Drone Production Test Technician (Contract)

Obsidian Solutions Group; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Production Test Technician for a 2–3 month contract to perform standardized electrical and functional testing on unmanned aircraft system subassemblies in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

Role is on-site, full-time contract with potential conversion based on performance. Responsibilities include electrical checks, motor verification, data recording, and adherence to safety and procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience performing electrical, electronic, electromechanical, or production testing.
• Ability to use a digital multimeter, current-limited power supply, and computer-based test interface.
• Ability to follow standardized test procedures consistently and accurately.
• Basic understanding of voltage, current, resistance, continuity, polarity, and electrical shorts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize abnormal equipment behavior.

Responsibilities

• Review production travelers and verify that required assembly and inspection operations are complete.
• Perform pre-power polarity, continuity, resistance, and short-circuit checks.
• Connect assemblies to current-limited power supplies and approved test equipment.
• Establish direct communication with electronic speed controllers using the approved test interface.
• Command and verify individual motor operation.
• Confirm correct motor number, response, rotation direction, and basic operating condition.
• Observe assemblies for abnormal current draw, noise, vibration, heating, or intermittent operation.
• Record test results accurately in the applicable production system or traveler.
• Apply required acceptance labels or status identification.
• Segregate failed units and provide clear failure descriptions for troubleshooting or rework.
• Assist with basic fault isolation using approved procedures.
• Maintain test equipment, cables, fixtures, and workstations in an organized condition.
• Follow electrical safety, ESD-control, and controlled power-up procedures.
• Support production-rate improvement, test-fixture development, and cross-training as required.

Skills

Electrical testing

Multimeter use

Test interface

Documentation

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Production testing

Tools

Digital multimeter

Current-limited power supply

Computer-based test interface

Job description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Production Test Technician for a 2–3 month contract to perform standardized electrical and functional testing on unmanned aircraft system subassemblies in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

Role is on-site, full-time contract with potential conversion based on performance. Responsibilities include electrical checks, motor verification, data recording, and adherence to safety and procedures in a fast-paced environment.