Unmanned Systems (UxS) Technician

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Qualifications:

Must currently have a Secret Clearance and be eligible for a TS/SCI

- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Technician in an applicable engineering or science field.

- Minimum 3 years with degree or 7 years of experience without degree.

- FAA Part 107 or obtain within 6 months of employment.

Requirements:

- Hands-on professional experience within the last 5 years with Group I and/or Group 2 UxS assembly, integration, testing, operation, maintenance, and/or repair. Group 3 experience may be considered.

- Experience with commercially available UxS is desirable.

- Extensive knowledge in Beta Flight, Ardu Pilot, and PX4- 5 years.

- Extensive knowledge and hands on experience building drones - 5 years.

- Knowledgeable in electronic propulsion and combustible power systems - 5 years.

- Proficient in building, testing, and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical assemblies. This includes knowledge of analog and digital circuits, AC/DC electronics, and the ability to use test equipment, such as a multi meter, spectrum analyzer and oscilloscopes.

- Knowledgeable and comfortable selecting electronic parts and sensors for various projects.

- Technician must be comfortable working in a shop environment with loud noises and industrial power tools. May be required to lift 50 lbs.

- Adept, with power and hand tools for assembly and repairs.

- Proficient using computer aided design (CAD) software for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing.

- Hands on experience using various 3d printing technologies, such as FDM, SLS, SLA and strong understanding in selecting material e.g., PLA, PETG/ABS, and TPU.

- Skilled in soldering and de-soldering electrical components, including surface mounted devices (SMD) and various sensors.

- Ability to perform routine maintenance, diagnose issues, and conduct repairs using technical manuals. This includes hardware assembly, troubleshooting common error messages, and primary/secondary/servicing.

- Familiar with C, C++, and python. Ability to use developmental tools, including Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), compilers, and hardware debuggers, to compile firmware or troubleshoot low-level issues.