Engineering Specialist I – sUAS
Freeport-McMoRan
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Morenci • Arizona • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per year
About the role
- Assist in providing technical advice and guidance for designated engineering projects and programs at the assigned site
- Work with a team to plan, execute, and process photogrammetry and other remote viewing operations with Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS)
- Work involves sUAS operations including mission planning, conducting safety briefings, filing relevant documentation, maintaining equipment, and maintaining current proficiency with systems
- Assist in the review, investigation, and development of recommendations for assigned engineering projects
- Plan, execute, and monitor sUAS flights in compliance with FAA Part 107 and company safety standards
- Conduct pre‑ and post‑flight inspections
- Process imagery and sensor data to generate orthomosaics, 3D models, and topographical maps
- Operate OEM aircraft and file required FAA documentation
- Collaborate with engineering and survey teams
- Compute volumes and reconcile against production data
- Support small to medium construction, expansion, or modification projects
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on sUAS platforms and sensors
- Develop a working knowledge of applicable regulations
- Perform other duties as required
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED AND 4 years of engineering experience OR Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
- Must hold an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, sport pilot, or remote pilot small UAS airman certificate from the FAA
- Additional certifications or licensure appropriate to the job may be required
- Must hold a valid US driver’s license
- Skilled in resolving day‑to‑day questions and problems regarding equipment, materials, methods, and procedures
- Ability to conduct preventive maintenance and develop maintenance training material
- Skilled in safely using, maintaining, and training repair of specialized equipment including GIS and GPS mapping techniques
- Ability to assess site processes, equipment, and infrastructure and incorporate them into action plans and training materials
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, Pix4D, AutoCAD, Google Earth Pro, and sUAS software such as FalconView
- Ability to perform, implement, and train airspace analysis
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Skilled in budget preparation, monitoring, and administration
- 50% percent travel nationally and internationally
- Preferred Qualifications: One year of licensed sUAS experience in mining or construction
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
- Internal progression opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
photogrammetrysUAS operationsmission planningpre-flight inspectionspost-flight inspectionsimagery processingsensor data processingpreventive maintenanceairspace analysisbudget preparation
Soft Skills
problem solvingcommunicationcollaborationtraining developmentsafety awarenesshazard recognitionorganizational skillstechnical advicemonitoringexecution
Certifications
FAA remote pilot small UAS airman certificateairline transport pilot certificatecommercial pilot certificateprivate pilot certificaterecreational pilot certificatesport pilot certificatevalid US driver's licenseadditional relevant certificationsGEDBachelor's degree in scientific or engineering discipline