SPS Automation is a Christchurch-based R&D firm specialising in tailor-made airborne and ground-based automated robotic techniques. Our core expertise is bespoke sensor-based AI and the design/integration of the robots that use it.
SPS Automation has an in-house speedy prototyping fabrication lab, which incorporates gear like a machine studying techniques, 3-axis/5-axis CNCs, 3D printers, a CNC lasers, a composites workshop, and an electronics lab. If it flies, rolls or strikes and must suppose, then we construct it.
We’re in search of a talented and motivated Half 102 UAV Agricultural Pilot/ Robotics Technician to hitch our dynamic crew. This multidisciplinary position place provides the chance to work on the forefront of agricultural innovation, combining UAV flight operations with hands-on robotics work. The profitable candidate will break up their time between managing and performing UAV flight operations and contributing to robotics tasks throughout downtime.
Key Duties:
UAV Agricultural and R&D Pilot:
- Conduct UAV flight operations in accordance with our Half 102 exposition together with, Mapping and Spraying operations.
- Conduct R&D check flights with experimental plane techniques
- Plan and execute operational flight missions, making certain all security protocols are adopted.
- Doc flight operations, together with mission planning, execution logs, and post-flight experiences.
- Carry out routine upkeep and troubleshooting of UAV gear to make sure optimum efficiency and compliance with security requirements.
- Keep up to date on trade developments and regulatory adjustments associated to UAV operations in agriculture.
Robotics Technician:
- Work with our engineers to construct/assemble robotic techniques, making certain they meet design specs and operational necessities.
- Conduct upkeep and repairs on current robotic techniques, troubleshooting points as they come up.
- Collaborate with the engineering crew to brainstorm and supply suggestions on sensible use case of techniques.
Nice candidates could have:
- Confirmed expertise and background with drones and robots
- Glorious UAV piloting abilities
- Confirmed capability to observe course of and procedures
- Information of Arducopter and PX4
- Sensible mechanical data
- Glorious lateral pondering and sensible problem-solving abilities
- A willingness to self-learn
- Expertise with area testing of techniques
- Glorious teamwork and communication abilities
- Professionalism
- Robust problem-solving abilities
- A well being and security focus
- Skill to be away from house for as much as per week
- Good documentation and testing practices
- Minimal 5 years {of professional} work expertise.
Good to have:
- Present Half 141 coaching UAV cert and OCA
- Expertise with giant Multirotor (+25kg)
- Pilot Chemical Ranking.
- 4WD unit requirements.
It’s anticipated that candidate is expert in unmanned flight operations, Half 102 coaching and Agrichemical coaching will likely be offered as required.
SPS Automation has a robust crew tradition, and we’re searching for an applicant who suits our crew, is enthusiastic and likes working collaboratively. This can be a everlasting full-time place (Monday to Friday). If this sounds such as you, submit utility by way of search or e-mail [email protected] and fasten your resume and canopy letter.
Candidates for this place should be capable of legally work in NZ
Candidates should be Christchurch based mostly or prepared to relocate.
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