Assistant Director of Unoccupied Aircraft Systems
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- University of Vermont
- Location
- Burlington, VT
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Assistant Director of Unoccupied Aircraft Systems
Diversity Statement:The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Posting Summary:Serve as the Assistant Director of Unoccupied Aircraft Systems (UAS), responsible for leading the UAS program at the University of Vermont’s Spatial Analysis Lab. Serve as senior engineer for UVM’s core-membership in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Center of Excellence for UAS Research (“ASSURE” – Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence) program. Design and develop technical solutions using complex and highly specialized equipment that facilitates the integration of UAS into the National Airspace Systems (NAS). Support SAL Director on grant writing, business development, and actively seeking research and funding opportunities and the Financial Manager to facilitate UAS-based income-expense reports. Manage the prioritization, engineering, and implementation of specialized UAS data collection, processing, and analytical solutions for a broad range of research objectives. Manage the development of specialized UAS training materials and the administration of UAS educational activities. Provide technical expertise and guidance within UVM, to industry, and to governmental partners. Supervise UAS research staff, temporary technicians, and interns.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience):• Education and experience equivalent to:
o Master’s degree in related engineering field and eight years related experience in aviation or unmanned systems engineering; research and development; or test or evaluation of unmanned aircraft or applicable systems.
OR
o Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field and ten years of experience in aviation or unmanned systems engineering; research and development; or test or evaluation of unmanned aircraft or applicable systems.
• Experience in UAS/aviation risk assessment, mitigation, and management.
• Demonstrated experience in the operation of Group 1 (0-20lbs GTOW) and Group 2 (20-55 lbs. GTOW) and/or Group 3 (56-1,320 lbs. GTOW) UAS.
• Knowledge of UAS flight control software.
• Knowledge of applicable FAA regulations and guidance pertaining to the operation of UAS in the national airspace system.
• Knowledge of the UAS industry, including key manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and integrators.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a variety of geospatial software packages and knowledge of principles, practices, terminology, trends in UAS and geospatial technology.
• Proficiency directing UAS data capture, generation, and integration of data products in support of wide-ranging research objectives.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, computer networking and programs, and computer-based systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• FAA 14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification with valid sUAS rating.
• Eight or more years of experience overseeing operations and maintenance of fixed-wing and multi-rotor UAS platforms.
• Ten or more years of experience with professional training and/or teaching concepts related to UAS operations and workflows.
• Experience in planning and executing government exercises (e.g. DoD, DHS, emergency management or law enforcement)
• Experience in managing and leading project teams.
• Driver’s license (or ability to obtain).
$77,000 - $83,000
Special Conditions:Open to current UVM employees only , A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Travel to and from worksites required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA:Exempt
Union Position:No
Job Open Date:11/20/2024
Open Until Filled:No
Position Title:Research Data Analysis MG1 X
Posting Number:S5393PO
Department:Rubenstein Sch Env & Nat Res/57000
Position Number :00027366
Employee FTE :1.0
Employee Term :12
Organization
The University of Vermont’s hilltop campus looks out across one of America’s most vibrant small cities to Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains beyond. Here, students’ educational experience and activities are enriched by our location — from the energy and innovation of Burlington to the forests, farms, and independent spirit of Vermont.
UVM is a Public Ivy and top 100 research university of a perfect size, large enough to offer a breadth of ideas, resources, and opportunities, yet small enough to enable close faculty-student mentorship. With a commitment to undergraduate education, UVM professors — world-class researchers, scholars, and artists — bring their discoveries into the classroom and their students into the field.
You’ll find UVM faculty and students studying the effects of climate change aboard the Melosira, a research vessel and floating lab; testing new vaccines at the on-campus medical center; launching local start-ups; and working with refugees at Burlington community centers.
Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. The fifth oldest university in New England, UVM boasts a legacy of important firsts in education: the first college to declare public support of freedom of religion and the first to admit women and African-Americans to Phi Beta Kappa.
Today, the university continues to provide endless ways to explore the world, challenge ideas, and dig in on the most pressing issues of our time.
At a glance:
- Founded in 1791, became a Land Grant university in 1862
- Home to seven undergraduate schools and colleges, the Honors College, Graduate College, Larner College of Medicine, and Division of Continuing and Distance Education
- Enrollment: 10,267 undergraduates, 1,462 graduate students, 461 medical students, 23 post-baccalaureate certificates, 892 non-degree students
- 1,556 full- and part-time faculty
- Offering 100+ bachelor’s degree programs, 50 master’s programs, 29 accelerated master’s programs, and 22 doctoral programs
- 18 Division I athletic teams
- “UVM” stands for Universitas Viridis Montis, Latin for University of the Green Mountains
Our vision
To be among the nation’s premier small research universities, preeminent in our comprehensive commitment to liberal education, environment, health and public service.
Our mission
To create, evaluate, share and apply knowledge and to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work dedication to the global community, a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct.
About Burlington:
UVM’s hometown perennially appears on national rankings that laud its livability, access to nature and recreation (including the best skiing in the northeast), thriving food and music scene, rising identity as a technology and innovation hub, and its status as a top college town. City perks include an active pedestrian marketplace in the heart of downtown, 8 miles of waterfront along Lake Champlain featuring stunning sunsets over the Adirondacks beyond, and a 12-mile paved bike trail that runs along the lake. Burlington’s nickname, BTV, comes from the code for its airport, just 10 minutes from campus. With Montreal a 90-minute and Boston a 3.5-hour drive away, international and metropolitan culture are easily accessible for weekend adventures.
With a metro-area population of approximately 210,000, Burlington is Vermont’s largest city. In addition to UVM, large local employers include Global Foundries, GE Healthcare, Keurig Green Mountain, Dealer.com, Seventh Generation and Ben & Jerry’s Homemade. Vermont’s public K-12 schools are perennially ranked among the best in the nation.
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