University of Missouri-Kansas City · 3 weeks ago
Temporary Professional, UAS Engineer - Missouri Institute for Defense and Energy, 78728
Kansas City, MO
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26/hr - $33/hr
1+ years expThe University of Missouri-Kansas City is home to the Missouri Institute for Defense and Energy, a research institute focused on solving real-world problems. They are seeking a temporary UAS Engineer to support UAS operations, design and fabricate UAS systems, and coordinate with the FAA for compliance.
E-LearningEducationTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Support the UAS pilots and UAS pilot trainers for fixed wing and multirotor UAS
Develop, submit, and coordinate UAS exemption, COAs, etc., with the FAA in support of Group 2 and 3 UAS operations
Design, fabricate, and test UAS and robotics-related systems in support of government contracts
Documentation including but not limited to technical reports and briefings as required
Work and communicate well within one or more teams
Strong communication, both verbal and written, and organizational/time-management skills
Interface with multiple engineering and non-engineering cross-functional team members
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A master's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related field
At least 1 year of experience (during or after degree acquisition) from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired
Ability to acquire and maintain a United States security clearance
Preferred
FAA Private Pilot license
Familiarity with UAS, Ardupilot/PX4 flight stacks, UAS design, and UAS flight testing
Familiarity with UAS regulations (Part 107, new Part 108 proposed rules, COAs, etc.)
Experience in Department of Defense UAS/aviation research and development contracts
Experience with radar systems, radar cross section measurements, composite layups
A passion for solving high-impact, real-world problems
The ability to operate in agile and dynamic working environments as a core team player and independent individual
Benefits
Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b)
Company
University of Missouri-Kansas City
UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.4MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology
2023-11-09Grant· $2M
2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M
2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Amanda Davis MPA, CFRE
UMKC Foundation President & Chief Advancement Officer
Anna L. Simmons
* Partner, USFirst FLL Robotics at UMKC School of Computing & Engineering
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