The Percepto team is constantly pushing the boundaries
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UAS Field Technician - Drone Operations
About The Position
About Percepto
Physical AI for Mission Critical Operations.
Percepto is the Physical AI platform for continuous infrastructure visibility. Our mission is to give asset operators one certainty: nothing changes without them knowing first.
We orchestrate autonomous and remote data capture across drones, sensors and other systems into one continuously verified, always-current picture of every asset an operator is accountable for. Periodic inspections force operators to assume everything is fine; continuous visibility replaces assumption with certainty.
Our solutions:
• Axion – the Physical AI platform: a continuously verified model of every asset, the AI and the workflow.
• AIM – the autonomous mission control for every Percepto and third party drone and docking station.
• Ranger – the autonomous capture layer that keeps AIM's picture current without sending people into the field.
• Harbor – the autonomous station that lets Ranger fly continuously with no one on site.
Percepto holds a nationwide FAA Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver, supports EPA-aligned methane inspection workflows, and is trusted by Fortune 500 energy operators across oil and gas, electric utilities, solar and heavy industry.
Percepto is consolidating its engineering, manufacturing, assembly and remote operations center in the United States: built for American infrastructure, and increasingly built here. This role sits at the center of how we tell that story to the US market.
We are looking for a star UAS Field Service Technician to join the team. The UAS Field Service Technician is a hybrid Electro-Mechanical Tech who wants to get in on the ground floor of oilfield robotics. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work as part of a team in a customer-facing, project management, and nationwide operations role.
Job Summary: In this position, you will be a part of our operations team, and you will be working independently with our customers in the State of Texas and throughout the U.S. You will play a critical role as our customers revolutionize the way they inspect and monitor vital infrastructure and assets. You will be mainly working in the field and work from the Operations Hub in Midland, TX when not at a customer site. You will cooperate with the operations, engineering, sales, and marketing teams for the ultimate goal of full product adaptation and paramount customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Support the deployment, installation, and conduct the ongoing maintenance of Percepto's systems at client sites.
- Troubleshoot, test, repair, and maintain aerial and ground systems.
- Independently plan and execute assigned activities, collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure successful completion.
- Follow company procedures and protocols and provide feedback for improvement.
- Ensure readiness and proper maintenance of all flight and testing equipment and tools
- Ensure all tasks are carried out in accordance with schedules and client expectations.
- Safely conduct operations, adhering to FAA, other local aviation regulations, OSHA regulations, and customer-specific safety protocols
- Maintain proper documentation of all work performed and timely provide status updates as required.
- Participate in in-field testing of Percepto’s next-era autonomous robotic systems
- Test product capabilities and identify areas for improvement
Requirements
- FAA Part 107 preferred, or the ability to pass the exam within the first 30 days of employment (paid for by the company)
- Valid U.S. Driver's License and clean driving record (MVR) to operate company-provided field vehicle
- Must reside within 50 miles of the Midland, TX operations hub
- Safety Credentials: Mention that PEC/SafeLand SAFESTART certification, H2S Clear, and a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Daily drive-based travel to client sites & up to 25% flight-based travel
- At least 1-2 years of proven technical record operating drones, or 2+ years of industrial technician experience (E&I, wind/solar, aviation mechanics, or diesel/heavy equipment)
- At least 2 years of proven technician work experience (electrician, mechanic, assembly, repair )
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment
- Ability to work on some non-routine hours, and willingness to work overtime
- Ability to self-learn in a highly dynamic environment
- Successfully work both independently and as part of a team
- Great customer-facing skills
- Strong communication skills – written, verbal, and presentation
- Willingness to work out in the field
- Self-motivated, self-starter, energetic, assertive
- Thermographer certification is a plus
- Spanish speaker - an advantage
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions( including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and humidity) and work environments where exposure to dust, dirt, and other outdoor elements is common
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, often ranging from 50 to 100 lbs, sometimes over uneven or rough terrain.
- Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, or squatting to access and work on equipment located at ground level or in confined spaces.
- Physical endurance to perform strenuous tasks for extended periods, including working in awkward or uncomfortable positions; reaching and working on equipment inside enclosures, cabinets, or elevated areas.
- Repetitive use of hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, and controls. This could include using hand tools, operating equipment, or making precise adjustments.
We offer
- Competitive compensation
- Company Vehicle & Fuel Card provided for work travel
- Benefits: medical/dental/vision with company premium allowance, Health Reimbursement & Savings Accounts, 401(K) Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Great team and supportive environment
- Career growth and opportunity
Why join Percepto
• Shape the voice of a Physical AI company as it builds its future in the US.
• Work on technology that keeps critical energy infrastructure safer and more reliable, and takes people out of harm's way.
• Tell the story of a platform with real proof behind it: a nationwide FAA BVLOS waiver and Fortune 500 customers.
• High ownership and visibility, working directly with the CMO and executive team.
Equal opportunity
Percepto is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
