Prismatic is a technology development company, specialising in the design, manufacture and delivery of innovative, high value aerospace products and systems. Prismatic is a subsidiary of BAE systems, led by a technically and commercially focused team. Our cutting edge systems (such as the high-altitude PHASA-35) have clear commercial value, are developed at pace and address critical customer needs.
Job Title – UAS Systems Operator
Reporting directly to the Flight Operations Manager, the UAS Systems Operator is responsible for managing aircraft systems in flight and supporting flight trials activities.
Tasks and Accountabilities
* Train and deploy as part of a Mission Crew of up to 5 people – responsible for managing various UAS systems and ensuring correct procedures are followed.
* Candidates must have a practical scientific/engineering background with an ability to work as a team member as well as occasionally unsupervised on own initiative, have good analytical skills, with the ability to identify a problem, interact with the right stakeholders and provide a solution.
* Support planning, execution and reporting of ground activities, flight trials and demonstrations.
* Feedback to the systems engineering team any lessons learned to help improve the system.
* Support Engineers with Assembly, Integration and Testing of the UAS.
* Support with customer engagement.
Location
UK-based and other locations including Domestic and International Assignments.
Required Skills
* Knowledge and understanding of technologies relevant to Unmanned air systems (UAS)
* A driven, self-motivated, committed individual with a passion for innovation
* Technical qualification or suitable experience in a technical or engineering role
* Ability to work flexibly as part of a team, with a positive and pro-active attitude
* Careful and organised approach to tasks
* Reliable in respect of quality and timeliness of deliverable items
* Evidence of taking ownership of problems or high level requirements
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to travel and be deployed on projects internationally.
* Previous Flight experience in manned aviation with recognised CAA /FAA qualifications
* Supervisory experience, able to coach and mentor new team members
* CAA sUAS GVC and/or FAA Part 107 License (or ability to obtain one) with previous documented UAS or R/C experience.
* Understanding of flight planning, meteorology and airspace management.
* Working within a development/test environment.
Principal Terms and Conditions
* Start – ASAP.
* Location – Alton, Hampshire, UK.
* Post – Permanent.
* Working time 37.5 hrs per week.
* Salary – to be agreed depending on experience.
* Pension – 10% contribution from the company included plus a Salary Exchange for AVCs.
* Eligible to participate in BAE Systems Share Incentive Scheme.
* Interviews are either virtually or at Alton ASAP.
* No recruitment agencies or unsolicited CVs from recruiters. Direct applicants only.
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