Introduction of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Sub-Team
Sub-teams are specialized teams that produce particular subsystems defined by the project’s need. In addition to contributing towards the overall product, sub-teams serve as an opportunity for UCR-UAS members to engage in both leadership and technical development roles that further educate UCR students.
The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle sub-team is responsible for the design, development, and testing of a VTOL fixed-wing aircraft that is capable of accomplishing mission tasks defined by the annual AUVSI SUAS Competition.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Sub-Team Lead Job Description
Sub-team leads are responsible for developing innovative technical solutions for their given subsystem. These sub-systems are defined and approved by the AUVSI-SUAS Project Coordinator. The sub-team lead(s) are expected to oversee, manage, and engineer their sub-system from conception to integration, and if needed, decommission. In addition to being accountable for their sub-systems' integration, sub-team leads are expected to uphold UCR-UAS Leadership Values and offer meaningful guidance to its members.
General Responsibilities:
Maintain a clear and open line of communication between the Project Coordinator and sub-team leads.
Organize and facilitate regular meetings with sub-team members.
Relay announcements and other pertinent information between sub-team leads and sub-team members.
Meet deadlines specified by the project timeline.
Attend and report project updates at weekly leads meeting and any other necessary meetings.
Role-Specific Responsibilities:
Designing components and organizing parts into assemblies using Solidworks.
Manufacturing components using power tools, 3D printing, etc.
Leading flight days to ensure that tests are successfully completed and in a safe manner.
Contributing to design and troubleshooting to improve/optimize aircraft design, as needed.
Application Information
If you're interested in applying for the UAV Lead position for the 2022-2023 term, please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/z98ka3nzgByus9WeA
Deadline to Apply: Monday, April 25th 2022 by 11:59 PM PST