Parsons

Drone Program Specialist

Parsons • $63K — $111K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, unmanned aviation, or related STEM field.
  • Proficient in coding and experienced with unmanned aircraft.
  • Holds a Part 107 Certificate with hands-on UAS experience and familiarity with various flight controllers.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team or independently.
  • Willingness to travel to site locations up to 50%.
  • 0-3 years of related experience preferred with a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years without.

Responsibilities

  • Perform remote piloting in command on diverse projects with flight crew.
  • Resolve technical issues, utilizing scripts to address software deficiencies.
  • Assemble, test, and maintain drone systems to ensure operational effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with drone software and hardware, including flight controllers and post-processing tools.
  • Develop training curriculum for Parsons Pilots in both field and online settings.
  • Stay informed on trends in unmanned technology and remote sensing.
  • Ensure quality assurance to adhere to plans, specs, industry standards, and regulations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedules.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Holidays to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Drone Program Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to drive the successful execution of critical, complex, business-driven initiatives in projects at various phases of the project management lifecycle, thriving in a cross-functional environment while delivering high-quality outputs to solve hardware, software, and other project challenges.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Perform the role of remote pilot in command on various projects with other flight crew members.
  • Resolve technical problems by finding solutions such as utilizing scripts to address software-related deficiencies.
  • Assemble, test, maintain, tune, and overhaul various drone systems to maintain operational capacity.
  • Work with various drone-related software and hardware, including flight controllers, payloads, and post-processing programs.
  • Develop curriculum to train Parsons Pilots both in the field and online.
  • Stay updated with unmanned technology and remote sensing news.
  • Maintain high-level quality assurance to ensure work is performed according to plans, specifications, industry standards, and regulations.
  • Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.


What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, unmanned aviation, or another related STEM field.
  • Proficiency with coding and previous experience with unmanned aircraft.
  • Part 107 Certificate, hands-on UAS experience, and experience with various flight controllers.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work within a team and independently.
  • Willingness to travel to site locations, up to 50%.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • 0-3 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or 5+ years without a bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Python, C++, program writing, debugging, and modeling, including 3D modeling and additive manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of Windows Office Systems, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Ability to learn new software, prepare presentations, and demonstrate team and leadership skills.
  • Background in robotics, with specific experience in FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) or similar competitive robotics programs


Security Clearance Requirement:
None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

Salary Range: $63,600.00 - $111,300.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

About Parsons

Parsons Corporation is a technology-driven engineering services firm with more than 70 years of experience in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries. The corporation is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Learn more about Parsons
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$4.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$98.5 million
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$3.9 billion
NASDAQ

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