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Engineering Development Technician

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $41–$41🗓 2026-07-18 → 2026-07-31

Core

Hands-on liaison supporting the manufacturing, development, and qualification testing of aerial small drones and related equipment for military tactical reconnaissance and strike operations.

Role type

Manufacturing and development technician for unmanned aerial systems

Builds

Pre-production, qualification, and production hardware for tactical drones (e.g., Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, Altius)

Domain

Defense technology / Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

mechanical builds, equipment assembly, troubleshooting, R&D support, qualification testing, wiring schematics interpretation, assembly drawings interpretation

Preferred skills

independent problem solving, process improvement feedback, tooling design optimization, strong attention to detail, Teamcenter proficiency

Technologies

Teamcenter, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Build pre-production and qualification hardware; support transition from engineering development to full-rate production; setup and activate production lines; perform rework on non-conforming hardware; maintain engineering pilot line and tool storage; provide feedback on process improvements and line layout.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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