Careers at UAV Exploration

UAV Exploration is currently seeking full-time and contract UAS pilots to join our team. Our UAS operators are trained to be highly proficient as our mission requirements are some of the most challenging and complex in the UAS industry. Our pilots work in a dynamic field environment and regularly travel across the US. Ideal candidates are domiciled in the greater Pittsburgh area, but remote candidates are also strongly encouraged.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Travel to and from remote field locations across the US
• Responsible for working with field team members in a crew environment
• Check weather, applicable regulations and coordinate with landowners
• Plan and execute complex low-altitude UAS survey missions
• Responsible for UAS maintenance and care
• Responsible for logging UAS, battery and related equipment data

Requirements:

• Ability to think outside the box, strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification
• 2+ years previous UAS experience
• Experience in UAS maintenance, tuning and operation of flight controllers such as PX4 and Arducopter
• Must have good mechanical aptitude, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and be able to meet rigid deadlines
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the ability to rent a car
• Flexible schedule, available for long distance travel for up to a week at a time
• Ability to work outdoors in harsh conditions for 8+ hours
• Ability to lift or pull 80+ lbs

UAV Exploration is currently seeking full-time and contract UAS magnetic data processors/ field
technicians to join our team. Our field technicians work on UAS data collection projects that are
some of the most challenging and complex in the UAS industry. Team members work in a
dynamic field environment and regularly travel across the US. Ideal candidates are domiciled in
the greater Pittsburgh area, but remote candidates are also strongly encouraged.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Travel to and from remote field locations across the US
• Responsible for working with field team members in a crew environment
• Responsible for field data processing and preliminary data evaluation
• Responsible for project data processing when not in field

Technical Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience working in field of geography, geophysics, or related field.
• Experience with mapping/spatial reasoning: understanding of coordinate systems,
  contours, other map elements
• Experience working with geophysical instruments such as magnetometers, EM
  sensors, GPR or other devices
• Ability to understand data presented numerically and graphically
  • Data that changes in space or time
  • Comparing data displayed in 1D and 2D
• Understands and performs detailed instructions
• Experience with report writing and research
• Experience with GIS software such ArcGIS, QGIS, Global Mapper
• Preferred experience with mapping software such as Oasis Montaj, Surfer
• Preferred working knowledge of magnetic surveying, oil/gas infrastructure, geologic
  features, etc.
• Experience editing custom report visuals with photo editing software such as maps,
  graphs, etc.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to think outside the box, strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and be able to meet rigid deadlines
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the ability to rent a car
• Flexible schedule, available for long distance travel for up to a week at a time
• Ability to work outdoors in harsh conditions for 8+ hours
• Ability to lift or pull 50+ lbs

UAV is searching for a marketing manager that will play a pivotal role in expanding our business operations and services. This candidate will bring a history of building successful marketing programs and wearing multiple hats, with strong skills in branding, digital marketing, and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with founders to develop the overall annual marketing plan to align with overall company objectives
• Increase our social media presence across all relevant platforms
• Refine visual brand/product positioning and messaging
• Support b2b sales and client relations management
• Build business case studies and advocate for new strategic initiatives to support business growth and customer outreach
• Utilize data and analysis to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of marketing channels
• Develop and oversee the effective planning and execution of consistent, high-quality content and copy for all business needs
• Manage all trade show/associations/publication opportunities on a timely basis
• Manage the user experience and website maintenance working with 3^rd party developers and creatives as needed
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, deliverables and final reports
• Own business calendar and planning and project management for key business events and programs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field required
• 3+ years experience in marketing or project management related role
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills
• Experience with digital marketing forms such as social media marketing and content marketing
• Ability to manage 3^rd party vendors and contractors on time, on budget and on scope
• Knowledge and experience using data analytics/website measurement tools and platforms, including Google Analytics
• A strategic, analytical thinker who can move quickly and work autonomously
• Intellectually curious, eager to learn, and comfortable working through uncertainty on a small, fast paced team
• Exceptional problem solving, and analysis skills combined with the ability to synthesize and effectively communicate findings to all levels throughout the organization
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly present results and insights to a variety of audiences
• Must demonstrate strong business judgment and decision-making skills
• Must have the ability to identify, prioritize, and articulate the highest-impact initiatives
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Familiarity with oil & gas, CCS, renewable energy, and geophysical services industries preferred