Unmanned Systems Technician

The Unmanned Systems Technician assembles integrates operates maintains tests and repairs unmanned systems and their electrical mechanical propulsion communications and embedded-control components. The technician converts engineering concepts into functional prototypes and field-ready systems.

Job duties:

• Assemble integrate configure test operate maintain and repair Group 1 and Group 2 unmanned systems.
• Integrate embedded systems sensors payloads communications equipment and mission technologies onto unmanned platforms.
• Build and configure unmanned aircraft using BetaFlight ArduPilot PX4 and related flight-control technologies.
• Select motors electronic speed controllers flight controllers sensors wiring connectors power supplies and other electronic components.
• Build test and troubleshoot analog and digital circuits and AC/DC electronic systems.
• Use multimeters oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers and other diagnostic equipment to identify electrical and communications faults.
• Install solder and de-solder electronic components including surface-mounted devices and sensors.
• Fabricate wiring harnesses equipment mounts housings brackets and prototype components.
• Use hand tools power tools and shop equipment to perform system assembly modification and repair.
• Use CAD software and additive-manufacturing equipment to create rapid prototypes and replacement components.
• Operate FDM SLS and SLA 3D-printing systems and select appropriate printing materials.
• Load configure compile and troubleshoot firmware using integrated development environments compilers and hardware debuggers.
• Apply working knowledge of C C and Python when configuring systems or diagnosing lower-level technical problems.
• Diagnose faults using technical manuals system documentation test data and observed system behavior.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance servicing component replacement and functional checks.
• Maintain system configuration records maintenance histories test results discrepancy reports and repair documentation.
• Support ground and flight testing demonstrations operational exercises fielding events and mission rehearsals.
• Work with engineers and end users to refine designs and resolve performance reliability and integration problems.
• Maintain or obtain FAA Part 107 certification within six months of employment.

Minimum profile:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering/science discipline or equivalent technician experience.
• At least three years of relevant experience with a degree or seven years without a degree.
• Recent hands-on Group 1 or Group 2 unmanned-system experience; relevant Group 3 experience may be considered.
• Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.