Autonomous Resilient Communications - Full-Time Technician

Orb Aerospace; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly flat rate for medical benefits

401K options with a 3% employer match

Support for pilot license and continuing education

Job summary

Orb Aerospace, based in Emeryville, California, is seeking a dedicated Product Technician to support the assembly and integration of autonomous aircraft and ARC Edge products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tactical communications and operational IT experience.

The role involves training, customer service, and improving hardware/software systems. Benefits include a monthly flat rate for medical benefits, 401K options, and support for pilot licenses. Join us in this mission-driven team!

Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of operating tactical level communications capability.
• Experience in improving tactical communications in contested environments.
• Willingness to take on additional duties.

Responsibilities

• Assembly, integration, and support of ARC Edge Products.
• Capture limitations to improve hardware/software during deployment.
• Customer service for ARC Edge products.

Skills

Operational experience with IT

Tactical Communications

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Understanding of communications system integration

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Software Defined Radio

LEO/MEO Satellite Communications

Fiber, Cellular 4G/5G/LTE

Job description

US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
In-Person.
Starts immediately.
45‑75K Base + Options and Incentives.

Job Overview

Join us in reindustrializing the Midwest and turning autonomous aircraft into on‑demand infrastructure. Orb is a small mission‑driven team where your initiative, creativity, and dedication will be used to reach every village on the planet with power, logistics, and communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Technician: Assembly, Integration, Sales, Training, and Support of ARC Edge Products and Orb autonomous aircraft.
• Field Operator: Capture Operational Limitations and Direct Hardware/Software Improvements during training, demonstration, and deployment.
• Integration Support: Support integration and interoperability between legacy C2 Networks and emerging Autonomous platforms & Sensors.
• Partnership Support: Customer Service for ARC Edge products and interoperability with partner technologies to improve resilience, interoperability, and security of ARC Edge.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent operational experience with IT, Tactical Communications: Fiber, Cellular 4G/5G/LTE, SDR MANET Radios, LEO/MEO Satellite Communications integration with autonomous systems in contested environments.
• Demonstrated history of operating and improving tactical level or platform integrated communications capability.
• IT support for CMMC Level 2, IATT, ATO, and Classified activities for DoW.
• Strong Understanding of communications system integration, signature management, and network security associated with remote/autonomous platforms operating on DoW networks.
• Understanding and applying Software Defined Radio, Mesh, LPI/LPD/LPE, and SWaP concepts to accomplish missions in a contested environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple critical projects in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to take on additional duties as required.
• Existing or prior DoW security clearance preferred.

Benefits

• Monthly flat rate towards medical, dental, and vision: $500 for individuals; $850 for married/family.
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Short/Long Term Disability, and Group/Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Opt‑in 401K options (Pre‑Tax or Roth) with a 3% Employer Match.
• Support for pilots license and ratings and continuing education.
• Annual customer demos worldwide.

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