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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Construction Specialist (Drone Technology) to join our team! In this role you will get to join a dynamic, cross-functional drone operations team, assisting the Drone Program Manager and driving 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 complex technical problems by finding innovative solutions such as utilizing scripts to address software-related deficiencies.
Assemble, test, maintain, tune, and overhaul various drone systems to maintain the team's operational readiness.
Work with various drone-related software and hardware, including flight controllers, payloads, and data processing programs.
Develop curriculum to train Parsons remote pilots both in the field and online.
Stay updated with unmanned technology 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.
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:

0-5 years of related experience is preferred.
Part 107 Certificate, hands-on UAS experience, and experience with various flight controllers.
Proficiency with Python, C++, program writing, debugging, and modeling, including 3D modeling and additive manufacturing is preferred.
Knowledge of Windows Office Systems, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to learn and teach new software and hardware, prepare presentations, and demonstrate team and leadership skills.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range:

$61,200.00 - $107,100.00

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.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!