Lab Manager-UAS Program

Lab Manager For Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Lab Manager for our Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program. The Lab Manager's primary responsibility is to support the Director of UAS Education and Research in providing operational oversight of the UAS Program. They will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the UAS research and development laboratory, managing resources, and supporting the program's overall success. This includes coordinating all ground, flight, and logistical operations, as well as planning and implementing UAS training and operations including safe and legal operation of the aircraft, crew resource management, customer coordination, systems procurement, and all maintenance of the aircraft and associated systems. The ideal candidate will have a professional demeanor, strong work ethic, and eagerness to expand a growing program. This individual will be comfortable working with an experimental program, able to voice recommendations for modernizations, and flexible enough to adapt to changing needs in mission tasking.

Qualifications Required :

• Bachelor's degree
• Teaching experience (Certified Flight Instructor I and II, Higher Education)
• Photogrammetry, photography, videography experience
• Experience with flight controllers with Ardupilot, PX4 and QGroundControl software
• FAA sUAS Remote Pilot Certification

Preferred :

Salary : The normal hiring salary range for this position is in the low to mid-50s and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer / promotion. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Application Process To be considered for this position you will need to "Apply" and upload the documentation listed below :

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after 12 / 2 / 25 will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

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