Undergrad Drone Researcher – Field Ops & Data

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University seeks an Undergraduate Research Assistant to support UAV-enabled environmental monitoring and autonomous sensing systems. You will assist with drone operations, field experiments, sensor integration, and data processing.

The role requires enrollment as a half-time student with GPA 2.0 or higher and compliance with SAPP policies. Local travel and outdoor work may be involved, with a pay rate of $12.50/hour for up to 10 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at least half-time (6 credits per semester).
• Maintain TAMIU GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Additional requirements as per SAPP policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with UAV preparation and flight operations.
• Conduct field data collection using UAV platforms.
• Support sensor calibration and equipment maintenance.
• Process aerial imagery and sensor data.
• Assist with flight planning and mission execution.
• Maintain research equipment and flight records.
• Prepare technical documentation and presentations.
• Participate in regular research meetings.

Skills

PC proficiency

Multitasking

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Learning new software

Education

Undergraduate student enrolled half-time (6 credit hours)

GPA 2.0 or higher

Tools

UAV platforms

Drone mission planning

GIS

Python

Image processing

Computer Vision

Robotics

FAA Part 107 certificate (desirable)

Job description

Texas A&M International University seeks an Undergraduate Research Assistant to support UAV-enabled environmental monitoring and autonomous sensing systems. You will assist with drone operations, field experiments, sensor integration, and data processing.

The role requires enrollment as a half-time student with GPA 2.0 or higher and compliance with SAPP policies. Local travel and outdoor work may be involved, with a pay rate of $12.50/hour for up to 10 hours weekly.