Senior UAS Configuration & Inventory Specialist (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Sr. UAS Configuration & Material Control Technician to lead maintenance and supply accountability for Group 3 unmanned aircraft systems.

The role combines hands-on maintenance with rigorous inventory control and readiness for deployments across CONUS and international sites. You will work with engineers and technicians to inspect, repair, and modify systems, manage parts, batteries, and tools, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree, certification(s) or related college courses highly preferred.
• Senior Supply, Logistics, Support with Military G8 experience.
• 2-4 years of working experience; Group 3 UAS experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with inventory control, parts tracking, or logistics in aviation/aerospace/technical environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and maintenance procedures.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a US Passport.
• Willingness for short and long-term deployments CONUS/OCONUS.
• Medical requirements for overseas assignments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with purchasing to prevent stock-outs.
• Perform maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on Group 3 UAS airframes, propulsion, avionics, and ground support equipment.
• Diagnose problems, run tests, and return aircraft to service.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures; plan and schedule repairs.
• Maintain real-time accuracy for spare parts, consumables, batteries, tools, and GSE.
• Handle receiving, inspection, stocking, issuing, and cycle counting; track serialized/lot-controlled items.
• Ensure proper storage and shelf-life management of batteries and sensitive materials.
• Support RMA processes, vendor repairs, and logistics for deployments.
• Ensure safety procedures during flight and ground operations; update risk assessments.
• Complete documentation for maintenance actions, status, inventories, data collection, and post-maintenance.
• Capture data for after-action reports and knowledge databases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory control

Parts tracking

Aviation/aerospace knowledge

Troubleshooting

Read/interpret manuals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or related courses preferred

Tools

CMMS/ERP systems

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Sr. UAS Configuration & Material Control Technician to lead maintenance and supply accountability for Group 3 unmanned aircraft systems.

The role combines hands-on maintenance with rigorous inventory control and readiness for deployments across CONUS and international sites. You will work with engineers and technicians to inspect, repair, and modify systems, manage parts, batteries, and tools, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while