Integration Specialist / UAS Pilot
SUMMARY: WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc. is a defense contractor dedicated to providing outstanding program management, engineering, logistics, on-time deliverables, and operations to support Department of Defense customers. The Full Time Integration Specialist / UAS Pilot will work under the direction of the Program Manager and UAS Department Manager and will operate, pilot, and maintain unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) piloting software.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide technical guidance as well as after-action reports following field experimentation.
- Repair and maintain structural, electronic control systems, and subassemblies of prototype UAS, commercial off-the-shelf[TH1] COTS UAS platforms, and various other system types, including military UAS.
- Perform balance and flight-check for approving UAS for return-to-service.
- Conduct UAS flight operations to include basic associated equipment operation, mission planning, image capture and transmission, GPS navigation, and air space management.
- Maintain current UAS inventory organization.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 5+ years’ experience with remote control aircraft, prototype UAS, commercial off-the-shelf UAS platforms, and various other system types, including military UAS.
- 3+ years’ electrical (avionics) integration, material fabrication with extensive knowledge of Mission Planner and various other COTS ground control software.
- Possess or have the ability to obtain an FAA Part 107 license.
- Experience with one or more of the following: military systems, computer systems, GPS, RF video transmission technology and techniques, aviation, airspace management, aerodynamics, map reading, remote controlled systems, electronics, Mission Planner, and model aviation.
- Ability to maintain personal flight logs and flight certification documentation.
- Knowledge of related mechanical assemblies to include actuators, servos, electric motors, and their wiring components.
- Knowledge of electronic/gas R/C systems and subassemblies.
- Knowledge of composite materials like Kevlar, fiberglass, carbon fiber and their appropriate use as it pertains to UAS manufacturing.
- Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced field environment and office environment, both orally and in writing.
- Emphasis on field safety for all operationally involved personnel, not just flight crew-specific.
- Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation, eagerness to learn, and attention-to-detail.
Additional requirements:
- Travel both CONUS and OCONUS is required up to 40% (Approximately 6 to 10 trips per year, with each trip lasting 10 to 14 days).
- Employment is contingent upon successfully obtaining a United States Passport within six months of the hire date.
- Balsa wood fabrication.
- Adhesive familiarization.
- Familiarization of common shop tools (wrenches, drivers, dremels, etc.).
- Knowledge of machining a plus.
- Military background or familiarity with military command and control structures.
- Possess a working knowledge of the organizational interface of military, federal, state, and local agencies.
- Demonstrate time management, problem-solving skills, self-motivation, eagerness to learn, and attention to detail.
- Ability to efficiently react to shifting program requirements and work in a team environment.
- Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret security clearance.
*The selected applicant will be subject to a government security investigation
and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. *
LOCATION: Tampa, FL *Must be local or willing to relocate*
* MUST FILL OUT THE ENTIRE QUESTIONNAIRE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION *