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Zel Technologies LLC ยท 3 months ago

UAV Technician/Pilot On-Call

positionCape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL, Cape Canaveral, FL, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

Zel Technologies LLC is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support. They are seeking a resourceful and innovative expert with applications in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Piloting, programming, and avionics to provide on-site system level development, troubleshooting evaluation, and test support.

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Diversity & InclusionbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Must be adaptable, innovative, creative, and ready to support mission critical projects
Must aide in the development and implementation of:
UAV Assembly (component construction, power, and avionics)
UAV component analysis, troubleshooting, and reverse engineering
UAV payload integration (cameras, servos, unique payloads)
UAV Autopilot (Pixracer/Pixhawk/etc.) installation & programming (Ardupilot, etc.)
Embedded systems/components integration (motors, electronic speed controllers, servos, cameras, etc.)
Circuit board/microcontroller development and fabrication (including soldering)
Plan and organize work to ensure timely completion of multiple independent tasks and work effectively in team environments to solve problems
Assemble Unmanned Aircraft from components
Program, tune, and pilot autopilots and UAS systems
Integrate multiple electronic components and COTs/GOTs systems into UAS and fabricate & program functional circuits/controllers to operate the system of components
Plan, lead, and conduct hardware development, modification, and related functions to adapt vendor-manufactured hardware to meet Government needs and contingencies

Qualification

UAV pilotingUAV programmingUAV assemblyEmbedded systemsCircuit board developmentC/C++ programmingPython programmingProblem analysisTechnical complianceTeam collaboration

Required

Must be a US citizen
Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance
3-5 yrs experience with UAV platforms configuration, upgrade and maintenance
Must be highly skilled at manually piloting fixed wing and quad copters UAS
The ability to work well with others in a collaborative environment
Evaluate or test computer applications or programs to ensure compliance with technical, professional or organizational standards/requirements
Analyze problems to determine technical solutions
Comply with CCAFS industrial hygiene requirements
Capable of using tools such as soldering iron, oscilloscopes, voltmeter, and other electronic analysis tools or software
Performs other duties as assigned to accomplish the REPD mission
Successful background and drug screening check

Preferred

Associates degree
Valid tourist passport
Licensed UAV pilot credential
Working knowledge of embedded micro-controller systems such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi
Working knowledge of common programming languages, including C/C++, Python, Java, etc
Previous experience with Government research and development desired

Benefits

$500 ZelTech Non-Employee Referral fee.

Company

Zel Technologies LLC

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Founded in 1988 by Ret.
dateFounded in 1988
location
Hampton, Virginia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
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https://www.zeltech.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Scott Arnott
Chief Technology Officer
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David Popkin
Chief Information Officer & VP
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