Drone Field Test Technician — UAS Operations & Flight Prep

Singularity Defense Corp.; Gardena (CA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Singularity Defense Corp in El Segundo, CA seeks a Field Testing Technician to support the setup, execution, and teardown of product test campaigns. This role requires comfort with field operations, complex hardware, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

The ideal candidate is mechanically and technically inclined, able to troubleshoot problems in dynamic environments, and willing to travel to remote test locations while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a hands-on technical role involving testing, maintenance, assembly, or field operations.
• Scripting ability (Python preferred) to run automated tests and parse logs.
• Experience building, configuring, and tuning UAS platforms (fixed-wing or multirotor).
• Ability to follow technical procedures, checklists, and engineering instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and hardware systems.
• Willingness to travel to test sites and work extended hours when needed.

Responsabilités

• Support planning, setup, execution, and teardown of product test campaigns and field operations.
• Assemble, install, configure, and operate test equipment and instrumentation per test plans.
• Perform pre-test inspections, functional checks, and readiness verification.
• Maintain UAS platforms including maintenance, repair, configuration, and flight readiness.
• Plan and execute UAS missions, including route planning and payload configuration.
• Install and operate C2 links, radios, and datalinks.
• Troubleshoot issues with engineering and test leads; update records and logs.
• Manage field support assets, tools, and spare parts; ensure safety and compliance.

Connaissances

Hands-on experience

Python scripting

UAS platforms

Follow procedures

Troubleshooting hardware

Independent worker

Documentation

Communication

Travel readiness

Outils

ArduPilot

PX4

Mission Planner

QGroundControl

Multimeters

Data acquisition

Description du poste

Singularity Defense Corp in El Segundo, CA seeks a Field Testing Technician to support the setup, execution, and teardown of product test campaigns. This role requires comfort with field operations, complex hardware, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

The ideal candidate is mechanically and technically inclined, able to troubleshoot problems in dynamic environments, and willing to travel to remote test locations while maintaining safety and documentation standards.