Temporary Professional - UAS Support, Missouri Institute for Defense and Energy

Hiring Department

The Missouri Institute for Defense and Energy (MIDE) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, is a fast- growing research institute founded to solve real-world problems by synthesizing physics and engineering principals with a pragmatic, results-driven and collaborative philosophy. Whether it's restoring health and wellness in the urban food-desert or developing state-of-the-art anti-drone technologies to protect our cities or troops, we're on it.

The team is growing and we have an outstanding opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer-I. You would work with us in solving wicked challenges in defense, energy, and health by transitioning fundamental solutions requires a team of highly specialized, knowledgeable, and passionate individuals who seek answers to hard questions in a collaborative environment with world-class research organizations from coast-to-coast.

For more information about the history of MIDE and our diverse team, check out our website: www.umkc.edu/mide/

Job Description

MIDE is seeking a Temporary Professional who can assist the students and staff in various UAS-related projects during the summer.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Assist in fabrication and assembly of various UAS payloads and platforms.
• Support field testing and data collection.
• Analyze experimental data and provide technical reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

NOTE: This is a temporary, part-time position expected to conclude work and not continue past August 31, 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal team member will demonstrate:

• a passion for solving high-impact, real-world problems.
• the ability to operate in agile and dynamic working environments as a core team player and independent individual.
• a curiosity, openness, and willingness to learn new skills, methods, systems, and technologies.
• effective verbal and written communication skills to inform and guide team-members.
• excellent organizational skills to prioritize and execute on both long-term and short parallel assignments.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $15.00 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Grade: The temporary professional position is not graded within the Global Grading System.

University Title: Temporary Professional

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Application Deadline

Please submit applications in full by June 14, 2026

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.