Drone Systems Field Tech – On-Site Install & Troubleshoot

Employee Magnets; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Employee Magnets seeks an experienced UAV Field Technician to drive company vehicles to client sites, install and test drone flight lines, and diagnose issues with UAV hardware.

You will coordinate equipment delivery, work with clients and engineering teams, adapt to rugged outdoor conditions, and ensure safe operation under varying weather as the fleet expands nationwide. FAA Part 107 preferred, strong communication and problem-solving skills required.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Prefer technical knowledge of flight and UAV management.
• Prefer knowledge of aviation regulations and procedures.
• Prefer knowledge of drone technology.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills are necessary.
• Must have clean, valid driver’s license.
• Must be mechanically inclined with experience using small hand tools.
• FAA Part 107 license preferred.
• Strong time management, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to interface cooperatively with team members and clients.
• Ability to work in rugged terrains and all types of weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and 3D thinking.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of UAVs to customer sites as needed.
• Communicate with customers on-site personnel to maintain operations.
• Set up client technical infrastructure and drone flight lines.
• Assist in troubleshooting, component removal/replacement and testing.
• Efficiently work together with engineering and client personnel for equipment, flight, and UAV testing.
• Must be able to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• QC and test electronic component repairs and replacements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

UAV flight knowledge

Drone system setup

Aviation regulations familiarity

Drone technology experience

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employee Magnets seeks an experienced UAV Field Technician to drive company vehicles to client sites, install and test drone flight lines, and diagnose issues with UAV hardware.

You will coordinate equipment delivery, work with clients and engineering teams, adapt to rugged outdoor conditions, and ensure safe operation under varying weather as the fleet expands nationwide. FAA Part 107 preferred, strong communication and problem-solving skills required.