Undergraduate Research Assistant

Job Title

Undergraduate Research Assistant (UAV- Engineering)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

School Of Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

$12.50 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Job Summary

The Undergraduate Research Assistant will support research on UAV-enabled environmental monitoring and autonomous sensing systems. The student will assist with drone operations, field experiments, sensor integration, and data processing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with UAV preparation and flight operations.

• Conduct field data collection using UAV platforms.

• Support sensor calibration and equipment maintenance.

• Process aerial imagery and sensor data.

• Assist with flight planning and mission execution.

• Maintain research equipment and flight records.

• Prepare technical documentation and presentations.

• Participate in regular research meetings.

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester.

• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0.

• Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

Preferred Experience and Education

• UAV operation

• Drone mission planning

• GIS

• Remote sensing

• Image processing

• Python

• Computer Vision

• Robotics

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is highly desirable but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with common software applications.

• Ability 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.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May involve moving/lifting heavy objects between 20-50 pounds.

Other Requirements

• May require local traveling for field experiments.

• Must be comfortable working outdoors in vary weather conditions.

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

• Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule.

• Promptly complete all required training.

• Submit time sheet biweekly.

• Subject to funding and/or need.

Pay of Rate: $12.50/hour for up to 10 hours weekly

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.