Directed Energy Test Technician – UAS & Live-Fire Trials

Radiance Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiance Technologies, an employee-owned company, seeks a Directed Energy Test Technician to support the Test and Training Group. You will assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electronic systems per specifications and DoD regulations.

Key duties include UAS platform integration, remote pilot in command for live-fire tests, and documenting procedures and test results. Must read diagrams/blueprints and multi-task across projects.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a clearance
• 2+ years of hands-on technical maintenance or field service experience
• High school diploma required; Associate degree or trade certification in a technical field preferred
• Proficiency in soldering, crimping, splicing, cable fabrication, and control panel building
• Ability to perform and assist with use of hand/power tools, lift heavy objects, work with industrial chemicals and adhesives
• Ability to stand/sit for long periods and work in office and outdoor environments
• Ability to adapt to changing customer requirements and work independently to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and maintain UAS platforms to meet target profiles
• Serve as remote pilot in command for UAS flights during live-fire tests
• Integrate sensors, tracking aids, and telemetry onto UAS platforms
• Collaborate with engineering teams to plan, execute, and analyze live-fire tests
• Perform pre-flight inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting of UAS hardware/software
• Fabricate, assemble, install, repair, modify, test, and troubleshoot electrical modules and wire harnesses
• Operate shop tools and precision measuring equipment
• Inspect finished products for conformance to specs
• Draft Test Incident Reports and document test results for engineers
• Travel up to 25% for extended assignments
• Maintain detailed records of troubleshooting, assembly, disassembly, and repairs
• Ensure safety compliance with high-power laser and high-voltage systems

Skills

Soldering

Crimping

Splicing

Cable fabrication

Control panel building

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

UAS platforms

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or trade certification (preferred)

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Radiance Technologies, an employee-owned company, seeks a Directed Energy Test Technician to support the Test and Training Group. You will assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electronic systems per specifications and DoD regulations.

Key duties include UAS platform integration, remote pilot in command for live-fire tests, and documenting procedures and test results. Must read diagrams/blueprints and multi-task across projects.