Mission Engineer – Air Systems

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Deploy, manage, and maintain UAS, USV, UUV, and UGV platforms in operational settings.

• Assist in mission execution involving both autonomous and semi-autonomous systems.

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot autonomy and autopilot hardware/software during real-time operations.

• Conduct systems integration, pre-mission assessments, and post-mission evaluations.

• Repair and maintain vehicle systems, payloads, and associated ground support equipment.

• Operate systems in environments with minimal infrastructure, communication, or support.

• Provide comprehensive operational feedback to engineering teams to enhance system performance and reliability.

• Assist in business development activities, demonstrations, customer assessments, training events, and deployments.

• Travel to testing sites, customer locations, and various operational environments.

• Professionally represent ASR to customers, partners, and government entities.

• Primarily operate and support unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with ASR technology, with chances to assist with surface, undersea, and ground vehicles.

• Offer direct feedback to engineering and sales teams based on operational experiences and customer interactions.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5 years of practical experience in deploying, operating, or maintaining unmanned systems (UAS, USV, UUV, UGV).

• Possession of a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.

• Experience operating systems in challenging field and/or maritime operational settings.

• Strong skills in mechanical, electrical, or systems troubleshooting.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Capability to remain calm and effective under operational stress.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, sometimes on short notice.

• Ability to undertake travel, including international journeys.

• Capacity to work irregular hours to support field operations and deployments.

• Ability to lift, transport, and operate heavy field equipment as necessary.

• Preferred: Military experience in operating, maintaining, or deploying unmanned systems across land, air, or maritime domains.

• Preferred: Experience with operations of autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles.

• Preferred: Background in supporting defense, maritime, aerospace, or safety-critical commercial operations.

• Preferred: Familiarity with command-and-control systems, mission planning software, or autonomy platforms.

• Preferred: Experience in classified, export-controlled, or government-related environments.

• Preferred: U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity

• Potential bonuses