Avionics Technician II, MQ-9 (Yuma, AZ)

Amentum; Arizona; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced MQ-9 CLS Technician to support USMC aircraft and Ground Control Station systems. The role involves troubleshooting advanced electronics, maintaining generators, relays, and control equipment, and ensuring daily flight schedules are met.

Candidates must hold an active security clearance, have three years of avionics or GCS experience, and prefer MQ-9 familiarity. The position requires strong diagnostic skills and the ability to guide junior technicians on complex

Qualifications

• Active security clearance per contract requirements.
• Proven experience in aircraft avionics and/or GCS maintenance.
• Ability to interpret complex electronics diagrams and manuals.
• Strong problem-solving with high-stakes equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot UAS electrical systems and GCS hardware.
• Apply advanced knowledge to locate circuitry faults and effects.
• Perform circuit analyses and waveform calculations with test gear.
• Document work in logs and attend maintenance meetings.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians on modifications.
• Exercise independent judgment under supervision as needed.
• Sign off work in CNALCOMIS/IMDS as required.

Skills

MQ-9 Avionics Experience

GCS Maintenance

Troubleshooting Electronics

Schematic Reading

Independent Judgment

Education

High School Diploma

Military Technical Training

Tools

High-Frequency Pulse Generators

Frequency Synthesizers

Distortion Analyzers

Complex Computer Control Equipment

Electrical Testing Instruments

Job description

The USMC MQ-9 CLS Technician is a qualified and skilled aircraft electronics and/or Ground Control Station technician with experience in troubleshooting multiple electronics systems both aircraft and control stations. Work may be reviewed by supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Must maintain assigned UAS aircraft electrical generators, load banks, starters, relays, batteries, actuators, circuit breakers, switches, and aircraft instruments.
• Must apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents. Examples of such problems include determining the location and density of circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering changes.
• Work typically requires an understanding of the interrelationships of circuits, exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, and tracing relationships in signal flow, using complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment.
• The CLS technician shall utilize excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet Daily Flight Schedule.
• Required to make entries in aircraft logs and records, attend shift change maintenance meetings, and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems that affect operational and maintenance capabilities.
• Requires an advanced understanding of the interrelationships of circuits and associated systems.
• Exercises independent judgment and leadership in performing assigned tasks in conjunction with designated direction from Production Staff and/or Avionic Leads.
• Uses common and complex test instruments in the performance of assigned duties.
• Must be able to sign off work in either NALCOMIS/OOMA or IMDS.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of CNAFINST 4790.2 and/or DAFI 21-101.
• Maintains, repairs, and installs various types of electronic equipment and related devices.
• Applies advanced technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining malfunctions and applies skill in restoring equipment operations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have an active Secret US Government clearance with eligibility to obtain a Top-Secret clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Must have High School Diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.
• Minimum of three years of actual Aircraft Avionics and/or Ground Control Station (GCS) maintenance experience required.
• Minimum of one-year actual experience on MQ-9 aircraft and/or GCS, as an Avionics Technician.
• Must have advanced knowledge of basic and complex electronics maintenance and repair.
• Must have advanced knowledge of RFF systems, components, and accessories.