Salary/Position Classification

• 20.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 20 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Autonomous Systems Operators will perform work on various research projects involving autonomous systems. Specifically, we are looking for personnel to perform data collector roles and commercially operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)/act as a visual observer (VO) for flight operations.

Students will be working with multiple federal and state agencies on research that directly benefit the integration of unmanned aircraft into the national airspace system (NAS). Initial research will require data collectors with follow on research requiring both data collectors and commercial UAS operators.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Autonomous Systems Operators
• Data collection
• Interface with unmanned service suppliers.
• Report collected data to necessary personnel.
• Commercial operator if needed.
• Ability to be trained and become certified on Research Institute for Autonomous Systems (RIAS) aircraft.
• Prepare aircraft and supporting equipment for flight operations.
• Act as pilot in command.
• Responsible for safety through all phases of all flight.

Required Competencies

• • Fluent English speaker, reader, and writer.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to use tablets/handheld electronic devices.
  • Ability to multitask effectively.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently.
  • Ability to perform tasks without direct supervision.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Minimum Requirements

• • Current UND Student
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen (due to funding).
  • Knowledge of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
  • Knowledge of Part 107 required for commercial operator roles.
  • Successful completion of criminal history records check.
  • Ability to obtain a part 107 commercial license, if needed
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Have Part 107 commercial certificate
  • Experience flying DJI and pixhawk aircraft.
  • Experience operating sensor payloads on aircraft.
  • Experience with both mission planner and QGroundControl software.
  • Experience building and maintaining DJI and pixhawk based unmanned aircraft.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Resume and Cover letter that clearly show how you meet the requirements of the position.

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.