Flight Ops Technician
Core
Build, modify, assemble, maintain, and repair prototype unmanned aircraft and related test systems for defense operations.
Role type
Senior IC flight operations technician (UAS/aerospace)
Builds
Prototype unmanned aircraft, test systems, and flight-test infrastructure
Domain
Defense, aerospace, robotics, unmanned systems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
electromechanical system repair, wiring harness fabrication, HIL rig troubleshooting, rapid prototyping, system-level diagnostics, mechanical/electrical tool usage, engineering documentation interpretation
Preferred skills
fixed-wing/multirotor UAS maintenance, autonomous aircraft integration, PX4/ArduPilot systems, Ground Control Station operation, Linux scripting, oscilloscope/logic analyzer usage, austere field environment experience
Technologies
3D printing, HIL rigs, PX4, ArduPilot, Ground Control Stations, telemetry systems, RF systems, Linux, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers
Responsibilities
Build and modify prototype unmanned aircraft and test systems; Install and integrate avionics, sensors, and compute hardware; Fabricate components using 3D printing and hand tools; Troubleshoot wiring harnesses and aircraft electrical systems; Support SIL, HIL, VIL, bench, ground, and live-flight testing; Perform aircraft inspections, maintenance, and pre/post-flight activities; Transport personnel and equipment to test sites; Mentor less-experienced technicians
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC