Piper Maddox
Field Engineer (Drone / UAV)
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About the Role
As a Field Engineer, you will be responsible for the assembly, inspection, maintenance and repair of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), ensuring they are safe, reliable and mission-ready. Working closely with engineering and operations teams, you will diagnose faults, perform scheduled maintenance and support testing to maximise system performance and availability.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform assembly, maintenance and repair of UAVs and associated ground equipment.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and avionics faults.
- Conduct pre-flight, post-flight and scheduled maintenance inspections.
- Replace, calibrate and test components including motors, servos, flight controllers, sensors and payloads.
- Support flight testing and investigate technical issues identified during operations.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with quality and safety procedures.
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- Qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Maintenance, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience maintaining, repairing or assembling UAVs, aircraft, robotics or electromechanical systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical and avionics systems.
- Ability to diagnose faults using test equipment and technical documentation.
- Experience working with hand tools, soldering and electronic assemblies.
- Familiarity with flight control systems such as PX4 or ArduPilot is desirable.
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