Senior UAS Configuration & Inventory Specialist

VideoRay; Petaluma (CA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a Sr. Group 3 UAS Configuration & Material Control Technician for a hybrid role focused on maintenance, repair, and accountable supply for Group 3 unmanned aircraft systems. You will ensure aircraft safety, airworthiness, and precise tracking of parts, spares, and tools.

You’ll work with skilled mechanics and engineering staff to perform inspections, repairs, and inventory management, while contributing to R&D, training, demos, and deployed system support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree or related coursework preferred.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience with Group 3 UAS preferred.
• Experience with inventory control, parts tracking in aerospace or technical environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and wiring diagrams.
• Must have US Passport and be available for CONUS/OCONUS deployments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with purchasing to prevent stock-outs.
• Perform maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on Group 3 UAS systems.
• Diagnose problems, test, and return aircraft to service.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures.
• Maintain real-time inventory accuracy for spare parts and tools.
• Support deployments, RMA processes, and logistics for components.

Skills

Troubleshooting (mechanical)

Reading manuals & wiring diagrams

Strong communication

Deployment readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or related coursework preferred

Tools

CMMS/ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a Sr. Group 3 UAS Configuration & Material Control Technician for a hybrid role focused on maintenance, repair, and accountable supply for Group 3 unmanned aircraft systems. You will ensure aircraft safety, airworthiness, and precise tracking of parts, spares, and tools.

You’ll work with skilled mechanics and engineering staff to perform inspections, repairs, and inventory management, while contributing to R&D, training, demos, and deployed system support.