Part Time Drone Pilot

Pittsburgh, PA
Posted: 2024-11-07
KEF Robotics is hiring Part Time Drone Pilot

KEF Robotics is working on some new and very exciting projects! To keep up with testing and demos, we are in search of a part time drone pilot to help KEF showcase our capabilities. Up to 30% travel may be required.

What you're responsible for

  • Interphase with customers to aid in hardware and software integrations

  • Assist in setting and maintaining ground control points on specified locations

  • Assist with flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, and post-flight analysis

  • Complete all required documentation as part of pre and post flight 

  • Perform launch and recovery tasks of aircraft which include ground operations and ground observer responsibilities

  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

  • Uploading of all flight operations data sets and any additional files within the same calendar date that the flight was completed

  • Prepare, drive, and maintain cleanliness on our vehicle to various destinations

  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company

  • Other duties as assigned or required

What we are looking for

  • Empathetic and collaborative team player 

  • Experience in robotics 

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Safety conscious 

  • Part 107 licensed 

  • Experience with flying manually

  • Ability to operate a small bus or van

  • Comfortable with traveling

Bonus Skills

  • Experience with Jira

  • Flying with experimental drone platforms 

  • Clear, concise technical writing skills

KEF Robotics would be a great fit for you if you

  • Are self starter with an entrepreneurial spirit

  • Love a team that truly cares about what they do and how they do it

  • Are a tinkerer

  • Are a low-key badass

Why others have joined KEF

  • To be the best in the world at a new emerging technology

  • To be surrounded by the smartest, most passionate people

  • To work in an environment that values work/life balance and mental health

What we offer

  • A kickass office in Pittsburgh, PA with off-street free parking 

  • Competitive pay 

  • Flexible hours 

Salary
USD 10,000 per year USD 50,000 per year
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