UAS Systems Operator

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

Essential:

• 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.

 Desirable:

• 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.
• Leave – 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Eligible to participate in BAE Systems Share Incentive Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Selection Process

• Clarifications, please contact  jobs@prismaticltd.co.uk
• CV and covering letters (specifying which post(s) are of interest) to jobs@prismaticltd.co.uk
• Interviews are either virtually or at Alton ASAP.
• No recruitment agencies or unsolicited CVs from recruiters. Direct applicants only.