Field Drone Flight Test Maintenance Technician

Amazon; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Prime Air in Pendleton, OR is hiring a Drone Maintenance Technician to sustain and troubleshoot a fleet of experimental drones. You will verify configurations, perform LRUs replacements, and work with flight-test teams to ensure airworthiness and mission readiness in a dynamic R&D setting.

The role requires physical work, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to travel up to 50%. Candidates should have 2+ years in mechanical/electrical integration and experience with CAD

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical and electrical integration or assembly experience.
• Experience in installing sub-assemblies and assemblies while working to drawings or CAD files.
• Can carry/lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach.
• Experience with common business applications and tools (i.e. Microsoft Office, ie. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Travel up to 50% of the time
• Can work in an environment where the noise level varies and is subject to variable temperatures and weather conditions, including working outside in outdoor temperatures and refrigerated environments
• Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Valid driver's license and ability to complete a motor vehicle background check to maintain eligibility to drive company fleet vehicles

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a diverse fleet of experimental and prototype drones, ensuring airworthiness and fleet readiness
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections, identifying and resolving discrepancies before and after test operations
• Perform component-level maintenance and removal/replacement (R&R) of line-replaceable units (LRUs) across the drone fleet
• Manage configuration control: verify each drone is correctly configured to its assigned test card and execute quality checks during configuration handoffs
• Troubleshoot first-seen anomalies and non-standard technical issues using independent diagnostic reasoning when standard procedures don't fully apply
• Maintain ground support equipment (GSE), battery systems, and other ground infrastructure to support daily test operations
• Support special maintenance projects as required, including GSE builds, battery fleet management, and ground system improvements
• Manage fleet spare parts and inventory
• Follow and contribute to technical documentation, including maintenance manuals and evolving R&D procedures developed in coordination with engineering
• Verify adherence to FAA regulations and Prime Air directives and processes
• Demonstrate a proactive safety mindset in ambiguous situations
• Own fleet performance metrics, maintaining awareness of fleet health and test card readiness, and communicating status during daily standup meetings
• Coordinate closely with Flight Test Engineering on a daily basis to address technical questions, support test requirements, and resolve maintenance issues
• Collaborate with flight test crews to deliver airworthy, mission-ready drones and with broader engineering stakeholders to support their test requirements

Skills

Mechanical integration

Electrical integration

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Tools

CAD

Job description

Amazon Prime Air in Pendleton, OR is hiring a Drone Maintenance Technician to sustain and troubleshoot a fleet of experimental drones. You will verify configurations, perform LRUs replacements, and work with flight-test teams to ensure airworthiness and mission readiness in a dynamic R&D setting.

The role requires physical work, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to travel up to 50%. Candidates should have 2+ years in mechanical/electrical integration and experience with CAD