Flight Operations Engineer

4 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia ProFound People Full time
Overview

We are seeking a Ground Control Systems Engineer to join our Adelaide-based team, taking ownership of integration, verification, and validation activities for advanced UAV systems.


This position requires both strong technical expertise and leadership qualities, with a focus on communications, networks, and mission planning systems.


The successful candidate will be hands-on, comfortable diagnosing and solving issues in the field, and able to provide both technical depth and leadership to ensure successful project outcomes.


Responsibilities
  • Lead and support a multidisciplinary team working on UAV ground control systems
  • Drive integration, verification, and validation (VNV) activities for ground control systems
  • Perform hands-on testing and troubleshooting of communications, networking, and mission planning systems in both lab and field environments
  • Support development, deployment, and operation of drone control and mission planning infrastructure
  • Diagnose hardware and systems issues in the field and coordinate solutions with engineering teams
  • Contribute to system integration and test plans, ensuring performance, safety, and compliance standards are met
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team

Skills and Experience
  • 7–8 years' total engineering experience, with at least 3 years in UAV, aerospace, or communications systems
  • Strong knowledge of communications systems and networks
  • Ground control stations, drone controllers, and mission planning software
  • Systems/hardware testing, integration, and validation processes
  • Hands-on field experience diagnosing and resolving hardware/system issues
  • Proven ability to lead and influence teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • UAV/drone piloting or operational experience (desirable)
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks for UAV operations (desirable)

Personal Attributes
  • Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and guide others
  • Practical, hands-on mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in dynamic and field-based environments
  • High level of accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to safety

Please reach out to Seb@profoundpeople.com.au


Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type
  • Full-time

Job function
  • Defense and Space Manufacturing
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