Undergraduate Research Assistant (UAV- Engineering)
$26,000–$26,000 year
On-siteLaredo, Texas, United States
Laredo, Texas, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$26,000–$26,000 yearEnterprise
Part TimeEnterprise
Job Summary
Conduct UAV preparation, flight operations, and field data collection using drone platforms. Support sensor calibration, equipment maintenance, and aerial imagery processing. Assist with flight planning, mission execution, and technical documentation preparation. Maintain research equipment records and participate in regular research meetings. Travel locally for field experiments and work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Submit biweekly timesheets and complete required training promptly.
Required Qualifications
- Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester
- Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0
- Meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP)
- Must be comfortable working outdoors in vary weather conditions
- May involve moving/lifting heavy objects between 20-50 pounds
- Must be able to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills
- Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn and use multiple software programs
- Other requirements as stated in TAMIU's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP)
Desired Qualifications
- UAV operation
- Drone mission planning
- GIS
- Remote sensing
- Image processing
- Python
- Computer Vision
- Robotics
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
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