Unmanned Systems (UxS) Technician II

Location: Virginia Beach VA
Required Clearance: Secret clearance but must be TS/SCI Eligible
Certifications: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of employment.
Required Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or completion of a technical program in an applicable engineering or science field.
Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on professional experience with a bachelors degree; or Minimum of 7 years of hands-on professional experience without a degree.

Position Description

PingWind is seeking a Unmanned Systems (UxS) Technician II is responsible for the assembly integration testing operation troubleshooting repair and maintenance of unmanned systems and supporting technologies. This position provides technical expertise in the development fabrication and sustainment of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) electrical and mechanical subsystems embedded hardware and mission support equipment. The technician works closely with engineers and program personnel to ensure unmanned systems are operationally ready meet technical performance requirements and support mission objectives in laboratory field and operational environments.

Primary Responsibilities
Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:

Extensive experience (5 years) with BetaFlight ArduPilot and PX4 flight control systems.
Extensive hands-on experience (5 years) designing building and integrating unmanned aerial systems (UAS)/drones.
Strong knowledge (5 years) of electronic propulsion systems and combustion-powered propulsion systems.
Proficient in building testing troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical assemblies including: Analog and digital circuits AC/DC electronics Electrical diagnostics Mechanical integration
Experienced using electronic test equipment including: Digital multimeters Spectrum analyzers Oscilloscopes
Knowledgeable in selecting and integrating electronic components sensors and hardware for unmanned systems applications.
Comfortable working in laboratory and shop environments using industrial equipment and power tools.
Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Skilled in the safe use of hand tools and power tools for fabrication assembly maintenance and repairs.
Proficient with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing.
Hands-on experience using multiple 3D printing technologies including: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Stereolithography (SLA)
Strong understanding of additive manufacturing materials including: PLA PETG ABS TPU
Skilled in soldering and de-soldering electrical components including: Surface Mount Devices (SMD) Electronic sensors Printed circuit board (PCB) components
Ability to perform routine maintenance diagnose hardware and software issues and conduct repairs using technical manuals and engineering documentation.
Experience assembling hardware troubleshooting system faults and performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
Familiar with C C and Python programming languages.
Proficient using software development and debugging tools including: Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) Compilers Hardware debuggers
Ability to compile firmware troubleshoot embedded systems and resolve low-level hardware and software issues.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree

Desired Qualifications

Masters Degree

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity development IT infrastructure supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL.

Our benefits include:

Eleven Federal Holidays
Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
Parental Leave
Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
Dental and Vision Insurance
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
Continuing education assistance
Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
Medical Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
529 College Savings Plan
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance

Salary Range

$61K-$85k

The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities education certifications experience as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data or other applicable laws.

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities terms and conditions of employment or practices on the basis of race age gender religious or political beliefs national origin or heritage disability sexual orientation or any characteristic protected by law.