Field Drone Test Technician – UAS Ops & Flight Prep

Stealth Mode; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Singularity Defense is seeking a hands‑on Field Testing Technician to support setup, execution, and teardown of product testing and field operations. You’ll work with engineering, operations, and test teams to ensure campaigns run safely, efficiently, and consistently in dynamic environments.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, comfortable with complex hardware, and able to troubleshoot quickly in outdoor field settings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a hands‑on technical role involving testing, maintenance, assembly, integration, field operations, or similar work.
• Proficient scripting (Python preferred) to run automated test routines, parse logs, and interface with instruments.
• Hands‑on experience building and configuring UAS platforms (fixed‑wing or multirotor).
• Ability to follow procedures, checklists, drawings, and engineering instructions.
• Proven troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, or integrated hardware systems.
• Willingness to travel to test sites and work extended hours during campaigns.
• Comfort working outdoors and in remote environments with limited infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, preparation, 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, and flight readiness.
• Plan and execute UAS missions, including route planning and pre‑flight checks.
• Install and operate C2 links, radios, antennas, and datalink networks.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and system‑level issues with engineers.
• Operate field support equipment and tools, manage test articles and consumables.
• Record test activities, configurations, anomalies, and results clearly.

Skills

Python scripting

UAS operation

Field testing

Electrical testing

Mechanical troubleshooting

Documentation

Driver's license

Tools

Mission Planner

QGroundControl

ArduPilot

Multimeters

Job description

Singularity Defense is seeking a hands‑on Field Testing Technician to support setup, execution, and teardown of product testing and field operations. You’ll work with engineering, operations, and test teams to ensure campaigns run safely, efficiently, and consistently in dynamic environments.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, comfortable with complex hardware, and able to troubleshoot quickly in outdoor field settings.