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Lead Production Technician, AFS

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $33–$33🗓 2026-08-12 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead a team of technicians to produce Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for strategic military and commercial customers through factory acceptance testing and manufacturing operations.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Production Technician (UAS Manufacturing)

Builds

UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) for Intelligence Community and military customers

Domain

Defense technology / Aerospace manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Hardware assembly, troubleshooting and repair, ERP/MES systems (NetSuite, JIRA, SQL, Tableau), LEAN manufacturing, change management (ECOs), technical documentation interpretation, team leadership, safety auditing, continuous improvement (5S), production scheduling

Preferred skills

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in technical field, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, AS9100 standards knowledge, OSHA laws, A&P certification, UAS industry experience, Top Secret Security Clearance

Technologies

NetSuite, JIRA, SQL, Tableau, MES

Responsibilities

Lead technician staff in production and delivery of UAS, execute manufacturing operations with advanced hardware assembly skills, prioritize work activities to meet delivery goals, participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities, complete transactions in computer production systems, assist in weekly production reporting, provide training and support for new operators, maintain required certifications, build collaborative team culture, perform detailed daily record keeping

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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