The opportunity
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
What you'll do
Perform launch, flight, and recovery of UAS including preflight inspections,: operational checks, installation of payloads (cameras, datalinks, and test instrumentation), and post flight inspections.
Perform preventative maintenance on sensor equipment and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Provide recommendations to leadership regarding the innovative use of remote vehicles.
Under the review and direction of the Security UAS Manager, perform aerial: data collection using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
Act as the Pilot in Command while operating sUAS (Small Unmanned Aircraft: Systems) and provide supervision to other operators.
Basic GPS data collection for collecting survey points.
What they're looking for
- Operates and maintains sUAS/Drones for use in mapping, surveying, and: inspections. Duties include flight plan preparation, data collection, processing, and documentation.
- Conduct quality assurance checks following data collection to ensure adequate project coverage.
- Excellent judgement with a clear “safety-first” mentality.
- Integrate sUAS and other remote systems into security operations in: partnership with a diverse array of supporting teams.