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  • UAS Flight Test Operator
    UAS Flight Test Operator
    8 days ago
    $100000–$130000 yearly
    Full-time
    Sunset Park, Brooklyn

    Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Job Description Vermeer is looking for a UAS Flight Test Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be an essential part of the validation process for our next gen of GPS-denied navigation. Your responsibilities will include flying, maintaining, developing, and testing alternative navigation products on multiple UAS platforms. Drone operations will consistent primarily of Group 1-3 fixed wing UAS. Collaboration with our engineering team will be crucial as you plan, execute, and report on test activities. Success in this role hinges on your ability to adapt to new requirements and manage flight operations across multiple projects. While a BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, Aviation, or a related field is preferred, we will consider equivalent professional experience. Please note that non-technical or hobbyist experience limited to DJI or equivalent Group 1 UAS is not sufficient for this role. The ability to interpret technical documentation and integrate payloads onto aircraft is essential, as is hands-on experience with small power tools, lab test equipment, soldering, and custom wiring harnesses. Familiarity with basic electronics and troubleshooting (multimeter, oscilloscope etc) is a huge plus. This is a full-time, in-person position out of our Brooklyn, NY office. A relocation stipend will be offered. Required Qualifications • US Citizenship, • FAA Part 107 Certification, • Significant experience flying Group 2 or larger fixed-wing and VTOL UAS., • Significant experience working with ground control software including Q Ground Control and Mission Planner (3+ yrs), • Significant experience with PX4 / Ardupilot autopilot systems and MAVLINK (3+ yrs), • Basic understanding of drone electrical, mechanical, and software systems., • Technology background with troubleshooting skills and analytical research capabilities., • Ability to research and interpret technical documentation., • Must possess a driver's license and be willing to operate a motor vehicle. Preferred Qualifications • Military training as an Air Vehicle Operator (AVO) or Pilot in Command (PIC)., • Experience building custom drones or integrating drone components including custom payloads, cameras, sensing systems, hardware, electronics, wiring, GPS systems, autopilots, firmware, and software., • Background in software or computer science., • Proficiency in operating Linux, Ubuntu, Windows, and/or terminal commands., • Ability to make independent decisions, troubleshoot, and repair electrical faults. Benefits: • Health insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Relocation assistance, • Vision insurance Ability to Commute: • Brooklyn, NY 11232 (Required) Work Location: In person

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  • Social Media Manager
    Social Media Manager
    19 days ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Who We Are Her Story Lab is a New York City based brand film studio creating short films for women founders. We are a small studio and we are looking for someone who wants to grow with us. This is a creative job. You will be working directly with the founder, getting your hands into everything, and helping build a brand from the ground up. Who We Are Looking For You are someone who thrives in creative environments around founders, artists, entrepreneurs and people who are building something that matters to them and understands why their stories matter. Someone who knows what makes content stop a scroll and has the design sensibility to make it look intentional. You are proactive, creative, and do not wait to be told what to do. You communicate clearly and consistently. You are curious and always learning. This role will put you in the room with some of the most interesting people right now- founders, artists, designers, entrepreneurs at every stage. Responsibilities • Manage and grow Her Story Lab's presence on Instagram, Threads, and YouTube, • Plan and execute a weekly content calendar aligned with our launch strategy, • Write captions and copy in the Her Story Lab tone of voice, • Repurpose film footage into social content- Reels, clips, quote cards, behind the scenes, • Assist on shoot days- helping set up, capturing behind the scenes content, and documenting the process, • Engage with our audience daily- responding to comments, starting conversations, building community, • Research and identify women founders, potential clients, and collaborators to connect with, • Track performance across platforms and share weekly insights on what is working, • Help plan and execute the Her Story Lab launch party (July - August 2026), • Support outreach efforts- drafting DMs, emails, and follow ups to potential clients and partners, • Bring fresh ideas to the table- you know what is trending and what will work for this brand What You Need 1. Strong understanding of Instagram, Threads, and YouTube. You are on these platforms every day, 2. An eye for visual storytelling. You can look at footage and know what will perform, 3. Excellent writing skills. You can write in someone else's voice and make it feel natural, 4. Based in NYC or able to come into the city 2 days a week., 5. Passion for women entrepreneurship, filmmaking, or creative businesses, 6. Highly organized and self-driven. You manage your own time and hit deadlines, 7. Bonus: experience with Adobe Suite, video editing (Premiere Pro, CapCut etc..) What You Get • Paid part-time role with flexible hours, • Hands-on experience building a real brand from the ground up, • Direct mentorship from the founder, • Access to other women founders, owners, entrepreneurs, artists.

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