UAS Trials Engineer (Aeronautical)
Maidenhead
£48,0000 - £55,000 Negotiable DOE + 3-day weekend every fortnight + Free parking + Casual Dress + Pension + Company Benefits
Are you a qualified Engineer from an Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical engineering background relating to vehicle or robotic design looking to work in the exciting heavy lift Drone sector?
Would you like to work for a company that specialises in designing, building and manufacturing Unmanned Aircraft Systems and who are redefining aerial mobility?
On offer is a rare opportunity to work as a UAS trials engineer where you will play a pivotal role in developing a cutting-edge technology. The company is developing rapidly and is now backed by a Global leader in the Aerospace market.
This represents a rare opportunity to be a key player in a market that will have a deep impact on the Aerospace sector over the next 20 years.
You will be keen to impact a Research and Development environment and have experience in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering directly pertaining to vehicle design or robotic systems, preferably in the UAV space and have evidence of past work testing complex systems and building vehicles or robots utilising high-power drives or actuators.
The Role:
Integration and Debugging:
- Seamlessly integrate and debug complex systems involving electrical, electro-mechanical, and software components on UAS and test fixtures.
- Collaborate with internal and third-party engineering teams to integrate new systems and payloads.
Project Leadership:
- Define work for engineers and technicians to achieve integration goals.
- Create comprehensive testing plans to evaluate the performance of every element of a new capability.
Flight Operations:
- Support flight test safety and integration testing.
- Understand UAS regulations to facilitate applications for operational authorizations
- Work closely with our Flight-Testing team, participating in pre- and post-flight procedures and operating in the Ground Control Station.
Technical Expertise:
- Adept use of hand tools, power tools, and machining equipment.
- Data analysis experience using off-the-shelf packages or self-scripted tools
Data Analysis and Trials:
- Collect and analyse data for reporting and performance improvement identification.
- Support the planning of complicated national and international trials.
The Person:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable engineering field, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience building vehicles or robots utilizing high-power drives or actuators.
If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Keywords: UAV, UAS, Flight Trials Engineer, Flight Testing, Aeronautical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer
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