Drone Systems Technician - Secret Clearance Eligible

International Executive Service Corps; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision and Life Insurance

401(K) + company match

PTO

Job summary

Cydecor is seeking a UxS Technician to support assembly, integration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of unmanned systems and supporting hardware. You will work closely with software engineers and multidisciplinary teams to build, configure, repair, and maintain autonomous platforms and related components.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with drone systems, electronics, CAD, and rapid prototyping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a technician background in an applicable engineering or scientific field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with BetaFlight, ArduPilot, and PX4 flight control platforms.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or the ability to obtain within six months.
• Minimum of five (5) years building and integrating unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with electronic propulsion systems and combustible power systems.
• Proficiency using CAD software for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLS, SLA) and material selection.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, configure, test, and maintain unmanned systems and supporting hardware components.
• Build, integrate, and troubleshoot drone platforms utilizing BetaFlight, ArduPilot, and PX4 flight control systems.
• Support electrical and mechanical assembly activities, including system integration and functional testing.
• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of unmanned systems using technical documentation and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to support prototype development, system integration, and field-testing activities.

Skills

C

C++

Python

CAD software

3D printing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a technician background in an applicable engineering or scientific field

Tools

BetaFlight

ArduPilot

PX4

Job description

Cydecor is seeking a UxS Technician to support assembly, integration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of unmanned systems and supporting hardware. You will work closely with software engineers and multidisciplinary teams to build, configure, repair, and maintain autonomous platforms and related components.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with drone systems, electronics, CAD, and rapid prototyping.