UAS Terrain Model Specialist & Tether System Developer Position Available In Strafford, New Hampshire

UAS Terrain Model Specialist & Tether System Developer 2.5 2.5 out of 5 stars Durham, NH USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app We are seeking a technically skilled and detail-oriented UAS Terrain Model Specialist to convert drone-acquired topographic data into 3D printable STL files, manage the 3D printing and post-processing of terrain models, and contribute to the development of a powered tether system to enable near-continuous drone flight. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for comprehensive documentation of all workflows and innovations, with bonus consideration for artistic skills such as terrain painting and realistic model finishing. 3

D Model Development :

Process drone-based UAS topographic data (e.g., photogrammetry, LiDAR) into accurate digital terrain models. Convert these models into STL or similar formats optimized for 3D printing. Modify and segment large terrain datasets for modular printing and assembly. 3

D Printing Oversight :

Manage the 3D printing workflow including slicing, printer operation, material selection, and quality control. Oversee the assembly and fitting of printed terrain models, ensuring topographic accuracy and structural integrity. Perform optional painting and finishing of terrain models for presentation or educational use.

Tether System Development :

Assist in the research, design, and prototyping of a powered tether system for drones to enable extended or continuous flight operations. Collaborate with engineering and drone operations teams to test, refine, and document the system.

Documentation and Reporting :

Maintain detailed documentation of all processes, prototypes, models, and system modifications. Produce written reports, schematics, and visual aids for internal and external communication. Archive project files and workflows to ensure reproducibility and institutional knowledge. Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application: Resume/CV Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed. The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

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