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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Challenge STEM Lead

Lead STEM outreach activities at the annual UAS Finals held in Leicester.

Starting each October, engineering undergraduate teams undertake a full design and build cycle of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) with a maximum takeoff mass of 10kg to undertake specific mission objectives, culminating in a final 3 day fly-off event in June/July the following year.

Local schools and colleges are invited to attend the UAS Fly Off. At the event they take part in related STEM activities, learn about engineering careers and interact with the Challenge participants and industry experts. The UAS STEM Lead is responsible for coordinating the UAS education outreach programme.

Requirements and training

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge STEM Lead needs be a registered STEM Ambassador with a current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Registration is carried out by STEM Learning UK. Find out more about how to register as a STEM Ambassador.

Online GDPR training as you will have access to and use of personal contact information.

IMechE Education outreach training is recommended and freely available online, with some face-to-face sessions throughout the year.

How to apply

Email your interest to us at:

Time commitment and location

There are quarterly UAS steering committee meetings held virtually. The competition is a four-day event each year with the public Fly Off happening on the last day. The UAS finals are hosted in Leicester each year.

How could you develop in this role?

Opportunity to directly shape education, leadership skills, public engagement & confidence, communication skills, experience on a committee or board, build local networks, networking opportunities, practice hands on STEM activities.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge