sUAS Specialist

General Summary

Participates in build, design, configuration, integration, maintenance, training, and test of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

• Participates in rapid prototyping for the design process for drones*
• Make recommendations for modification during the design process based on feedback from previous testing results to meet desired specifications.*
• Performs assembly of mechanical and electrical drones, integration and test, and buildup of assemblies & subassemblies*
• Uses a variety of machine shop tools and other items including CNC mills, 3D printers, etc.
• May use CAD tools to assist in designing models for drone assembly*
• Documents processes and build techniques *
• Provides technical support to stakeholders and troubleshoots issues*
• Assists in training and curriculum development
• Participates in testing, data collection and analysis*
• Prepares reports for leadership discussions on the process and recommends process improvement*
• Travel for field testing and/or project meetings may be required

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