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*
- Participates in testing, data collection and analysis*
- Prepares reports for leadership discussions on the process and recommends process improvement*
- May conduct training and develop training curriculum
- May assist with procurement of parts & supplies
- Travel for field testing and/or project meetings may be required
- May pilot drone following a specific flight plan or obtaining useful footage
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Required Skills
Required Experience
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 9 years of related experience
- Demonstrated background in mechanical or assembly background
- Must demonstrate reasonable level of manual dexterity for purposes of operating various computerized production equipment to include CNC routers, mills, 3D printers, and basic hand tools.
- Experience with electrical and mechanical components
- Ability to obtain Secret Security clearance within 6 months of hire; US Citizenship required
- Willingness to travel for field testing and or project meetings if needed
- This is an on-site position
Preferred Qualifications
- Supply chain chain management to include procurement of parts, vendor selection & inventory control
- Experience with service delivery and ensuring optimal performance and quality of products and/or service
- Familiarity with basic computer skills, (Office 365)
- Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.