Drone Flight Support Assistant

**Job Title: Drone Flight Support Assistant/ Support Engineer II** **Location:** Seattle, WA 98108 **Duration:** 6 months (possible extension) **Pay Rate:** $29/hr. Our client, a leading organization in the engineering and technology sector, is seeking a Support Engineer II to join their team. As a Support Engineer II, you will be part of the Research & Development Department supporting innovative safety technology projects. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, safety-focused mindset, and flexibility, which will align successfully in the organization. The **top 3 required skills** for this role are: 1. **Remote-Control/Drone Operation Expertise** - Experience operating drones or UAS systems, ideally with FAA 14 CFR Part 107 certification. 2. **Technical Troubleshooting & Maintenance Skills** - Ability to conduct lightweight maintenance, troubleshoot technical systems, and support operational readiness. 3. **Leadership & Team Coordination** - Experience leading small teams in dynamic, safety-critical environments with strong communication skills. **Key Responsibilities:** + Operate and support unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for research, development, and testing missions. + Conduct mission planning, pre-launch preparations, and lightweight maintenance activities. + Assist with operational readiness and logistics planning. + Lead small teams in operational environments. + Work variable shifts, including graveyard hours as required. + Travel extensively (up to 75% of the year) to offsite work locations. + Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of operations. + Lift up to 50 pounds, stand/walk for 8-10 hours (with breaks), and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach as needed. **Required Skills & Qualifications:** + Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills + Aeronautical knowledge and familiarity with aviation systems + Knowledge of Jira or similar project tracking tools + Terminal knowledge relevant to UAS operations + Experience leading small teams in operational environments + Valid Driver's License + Ability to pass **Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and drug test** as part of background check **Preferred Skills & Qualifications:** + FAA **14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate** + 2+ years of remote-control drone or UAS pilot experience with strong coordination and execution skills + Experience in the commercial UAS industry + Aviation safety experience (e.g., Safety Officer or similar role) + Current U.S. fixed-wing or rotorcraft pilot certificate + Excellent business communication, documentation, and reporting skills If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands -_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _-_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Created: 2026-04-13