Unmanned Systems (UxS) Technician

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.

• 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 en ironment with loud noises and industrial power tools. May be re Auired to lift 50 lbs.
• Adept, with power and hand tools for assembly and re airs.
• Proficient using computer aided design (CAD) software for rapid proto-typing and additive manufacturing.
• Hands on experience using various 3d printing technologies, such as FDM, SLS, SLA and strong understanding in selecting materiel 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.