UAS Pilot and Test Manager

Job description

Wilder Systems designs, manufactures, and installs automated robotic systems for industrial manufacturing applications in the aerospace industry. In addition, Wilder Systems designs, prototypes, manufactures, and flies Unmanned Aerial Systems for a wide customer base. Our expertise is used in direct manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft structures for both commercial and defense customers. We have a dynamic, talented, and collaborative engineering team and want those who are energized by contributing to solutions to solve our customer’s toughest problems.

Description: Wilder Systems is seeking a unique individual to Manage all test aspects of our UAS division to include our lab environment and flight test activities. Specific tasks include the physical build of our bench aircraft, assembly of test aircraft, test planning/reporting, test execution and oversight, tracking progress, providing team direction, program reporting, piloting conventional and VTOL aircraft and supporting the design process for revisions and new aircraft design.

Responsibilities

Lab Testing

· Develop Lab testing environment to include physical buildup of test bench

· Write clear and concise Lab Test Plans and reports for specific test objectives

· Manage lab time and continuous development of the lab

Flight Testing

· Write clear and concise Flight Test Plans and reports for specific test objectives

· Manage flight test activity to meet schedule requirements

· Pilot UAS under 14 CFR part 107 and part 91 with various types of ground control stations

· Tune Autopilots and sensors

· Install test hardware into flying test bed aircraft.

· Assemble test aircraft

· Develop test range relationship.

Documentation

· Document artifacts for airworthiness certification of aircraft under Part 91

Design Support

· Analyze requirements and statement of works to clearly define problems and objectives to work against

· Provide feedback with practical design approaches through real world applications and examples

Required Experience

· Part 91 Pilot experience

· Private pilots license

· PX4/Q Ground Control Test and Tune experience

· Test program management experience including planning, executing and reporting

· UAS prototyping and testing

Preferred Experience

· Proficient use of CAD software

· Additive Manufacturing

· Experience working directly with machine shops or suppliers

· Aerospace design, manufacturing, or maintenance experience

General Requirements

· 5-10 Years experience

· Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or related field

· Proficient in Microsoft Suite

· Strong communication, organizational, time management, leadership, and decision making skills

· Both self-motivated and works well under general supervision

· Works well in high pressure situations, during tight deadlines, and with customers

· Able to provide proof of US Citizenship or Permanent Residency

· Able to travel occasionally

Travel: Less than 25% per year.

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

Experience level:

· College Graduate

Schedule:

· 8 – 10 hour shift

· Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

· Temporary OKC then Northwest Fort Worth

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $126,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please tell me your flying and test experience with experimental UAS utilizing PX4

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Worth, TX (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Worth, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person