UAS Technician
Core
Assemble unmanned aerial systems (UAS) including airframes, avionics, propulsion, and payloads, then perform quality assurance inspections and functional testing to ensure flight readiness.
Role type
hands-on UAS assembly and manufacturing technician
Builds
flight-ready unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for defence applications
Domain
defence technology / aerospace manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical and electrical assembly, reading engineering drawings and wiring diagrams, using hand tools and electronic test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes), inventory and parts management, quality inspection and testing
Preferred skills
aviation maintenance technology certification, UAS/aerospace/defence manufacturing experience, familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality frameworks, ERP/MRP system experience
Technologies
multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, torque tools, soldering equipment
Responsibilities
assemble UAS platforms (airframe, avionics, wiring, propulsion, payload), execute QA inspection and functional testing (pre-flight, bench, continuity, acceptance), manage bill of materials (BOM) records and support engineering change orders, support inventory management and incoming inspection, document build records and non-conformances, identify and escalate build issues to engineering, support rework and repair of returned vehicles
Seniority
entry to mid-level, hands-on IC