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Virginia Beach, VA
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Job Description
Position title : Unmanned Systems (UxS) Technician
Location : Ft Story, VA
Clearance required : SECRET with TS/SCI eligibility
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Qualifications
Location : Ft Story, VA
Clearance required : SECRET with TS/SCI eligibility
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Integrate embedded systems, mission payloads, and enabling technologies onto unmanned air systems.
- Model, configure, and implement technical solutions that enhance system performance and support mission requirements.
- Ensure seamless interoperability between onboard systems, ground control stations, communication links, and mission software.
- Conduct system-level checks, functional assessments, and performance verification prior to operational use.
- Provide technical documentation, system configuration records, and integration plans to support engineering and operational teams.
- Collaborate with engineers, operators, and program personnel to resolve technical issues and deliver reliable system readiness.
- Support fielding, deployment preparation, and sustainment of unmanned systems across mission environments.
Qualifications
- Secret Clearance -TS/SCI Eligible
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Technician in an applicable engineering or science field.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on professional experience with Degree or 7 years of experience without Degree.
- FAA Part 107 or obtain within 6 months of employment.
- Extensive knowledge in BetaFlight, ArduPilot, 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 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 compo ents, 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.
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