Ascend Engineering – Drone Flight Tester and Assembler – sUAS Information

As a Drone Flight Tester, you’ll be accountable for assembling, flying and testing our multicopter, fixed-wing, and VTOL drone platforms in numerous guide and autonomous modes. You’ll work instantly with our engineering group to guage software program options, present real-world suggestions, and guarantee protected and steady flight operations throughout check periods.

Key Tasks:

• Fly drones in guide, place, and mission flight modes (all inside visible line of sight).
• Meeting of drone kits
• Check and consider new software program options and system updates.
• Doc flight outcomes, report anomalies, and supply suggestions for enhancements.
• Assume guide management of the drone if the autonomous system behaves unexpectedly.
• Keep a primary working understanding of flight mechanics and {hardware} configurations.

Necessities:

• Proficient in guide flight of multicopters, fixed-wing, and/or VTOL drones.
• Snug flying inside visible line of sight in open out of doors environments.
• Capacity to journey to Miller Meadow Airfield in Forest Park, IL throughout weekday hours.
• Fundamental mechanical understanding of drones—ought to have expertise assembling drones or fixed-wing plane.
• Consideration to element and powerful documentation habits.

Good to Have:

• FAA Half 107 Distant Pilot Certificates (If not at the moment licensed, we are going to cowl the associated fee to acquire it.)

Extra Info:

• Job Varieties: Full-time, Half-time
• Pay: $40.00 – $70.00 per hour – Relying on Expertise
• Anticipated hours: 25 – 40 per week

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