Position Description:

This position will be filled by a highly motivated Senior Small UAS Test Pilot with a passion for developmental flight test and improving system capabilities. Senior UAS Test Pilot candidates must be able to safely manage and conduct the operation of developmental small unmanned aerial system (UAS) platforms. This position is highly flexible and requires a high degree of competency. Candidates must be able to operate in environments that do not have fully developed documentation and training courses, and be able to develop them throughout all stages of the development cycle. Candidates must have the ability to create, review, edit, and publish crew training documentation, checklists, operations manuals, and a other documents required to fulfill contract requirements. Fluency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and similar computer applications is essential to fulfill this role. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with team members, management, and customers in both written and verbal form. CONUS development flight test and intermittent OCONUS operations are to be expected.

Required Skills:

Maintain a high degree of professionalism including punctuality and accountability
Current FAA SUAS Remote Pilot Certificate
100 hours or at least one year) of relevant SUAS flight experience while acting as Remote Pilot in command
Five years of relevant work related to UAS flight operations, or equivalent
Must demonstrate extensive understanding of UAS and aeronautical principles, theories and concepts.
Must have excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to efficiently collaborate with aircrew, management, civilian and government customers, and contractors.
Must be fluent with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat for documentation development.
Must be able to work both independently and lead in a team environment.
Must be willing to work extended or non-traditional hours when required.
Must have a team-first attitude and drive for system success.
Ability to support five (5) complete on-site work days per week during CONUS test and flight operations.
Perform other duties as directed by supervision and management for the benefit of rhe company, program or employee(s).

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Any piloting experience in addition to SUAS is desired (e.g. sport, recreational, private)
Experience with RC model aircraft
Experience obtaining approvals to fly SUAS in military or civilian airspace to include waiver applications
Experience with Ardupilot-based SUAS
Experience flying SUAS in a deployed or unfamiliar flight environment that requires detailed planning and coordination

Education: Degree in mechanical or electrical field or other relevant technical field

Clearance Level Required: Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance, or higher.

Travel: Up to 50%, willing to support CONUS Flight Test and/or deploy overseas to austere/non-permissive environments a minimum of three months at a time. CONUS travel is also expected

Working Conditions: The diversity of work conditions may range from an austere test environment (outdoors, all seasons) to an indoor environment such as a general office environment or workshop

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions

• This position is subject to a variety of physical and atmospheric conditions

• This position will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• This position is subject to working conditions peculiar to the particular assignment. (e.g., required

to perform work-related travel worldwide and may include hardship and combat areas)

• This position will require the ability to lift 50 lbs consistently (e.g. assistance to load, unload, and

emplace ground equipment; and the ability to work for a long period of time on one’s feet

• Prior to interview, candidates will be asked to provide flight records.

Other Requirements: (if a clearance level is not required)

It is an essential requirement for the person in this role to have a legal right to work in the United States and be eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization and DoD Clearance.

Salary: 120K-140K

Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.

Benefits:

Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and accidental death, and disability, with all premiums for our employees paid for by DZYNE Technologies. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401K plan with an employer match.

DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Pay Range: $120,000 - $140,000 per year

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