UAS Engineering Manager - Ascent AeroSystems

Ascent AeroSystems is one of the most exciting companies in the unmanned aerial system (UAS) industry, and our unique coaxial platforms provide the reliable and efficient foundation necessary to operate drones at scale. Now a wholly owned subsidiary of Robinson Helicopter Company we’re growing fast, and we’re looking for motivated, highly organized people to join our team. As you consider your next career move…

• Do you want to create new and useful things at the bleeding edge of technology?
• Are you relentlessly curious, eager to learn new things?
• Do people turn to you because they know they can count on you?
• Are you able to dare greatly, fail quickly, and keep moving?
• When things get difficult, can you double-down and persevere?
• Do you want to be part of something bigger?

If this describes you, please read on! We are on the lookout for a UAS Engineering Manager to lead a team providing technical support for Ascent Operations. This team will be responsible for resolving technical issues with UAS production as well as working with customers to help with custom integrations or product troubleshooting. This candidate should enjoy leading a team, tracking and improving processes and becoming an expert in Ascent's UAS products. The ideal candidate is a roll-up-your-sleeves, high energy, problem solver. This position reports to the Director of Operations, this is a newly created, full-time position based in our Wilmington, Massachusetts headquarters. Domestic and international travel will be required.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reduce Technical Pain: Implement processes to reduce technical inefficiencies and reoccurring problems with production and customer support.
• Manage Customer Support Efforts: Direct UAS engineers to resolve customer questions about payload integration and UAS operation.
• Manage Production Issues: Direct technical support of internal and external production efforts. Track issues to identify and implement production process improvements.
• Maintain Production Documents: Ensure work packages, travelers and other production documentation are accurate, useful and up to date.
• Create and Maintain Customer Technical Documents

  Update customer integration documents, create Service Bulletins and identify updates to Aircraft Flight Manuals.

  
  

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering Discipline (i.e. Mechanical, Robotics, Aerospace, etc.)
• Great troubleshooter. Mechanically adept and comfortable with electromechanical assemblies.
• Previous experience in management and team building.
• Organized Thinker: You can track and manage multiple efforts.
• Owns Responsibilities: You feel a sense of ownership of your responsibilities and take pride in mastering them.

COMPENSATION

This position is expected to include a base salary between $110K and $140K.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Ascent AeroSystems designs and manufactures rugged “coaxial” UAS for the industrial, public safety and defense markets. Ascent AeroSystems’ supports frontline soldiers, first responders, and industrial professionals with the rugged and versatile unmanned aerial systems they need to complete critical missions when it matters most.

Ascent is founded on core principles of an innovative, determined, fearless, curious, and committed culture that fosters invention, problem solving and teamwork. Now a wholly owned subsidiary of Robinson Helicopter Company, Ascent offers the ability to work at the leading edge of aerospace technology while benefitting from the experience and resources of one of the most respected names in aviation.

For the right candidate, Ascent offers a competitive salary, benefits (including health, dental and vision), 401(k), a terrific work environment, and the opportunity to be a part of one of the most exciting segments of the tech industry.

Ascent AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to? advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace as well as in the communities where we work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications for this role to CAREERS@ASCENTAEROSYSTEMS.COM with the subject line “UAS Engineering Manager”.