Senior UAS Technician | Drone Assembly, Testing & Repairs

Telum Corporation; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Telum Corporation in Virginia Beach seeks a hands-on Electrical Engineer/Technician with an active Secret clearance to support unmanned systems assembly, integration, testing, and maintenance. Proficiency with CAD tools and testing equipment is required.

The role emphasizes 3–7 years of related experience, soldering and wiring skills, and the ability to work in a shop with power tools and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required and TS/SCI eligibility.
• 3+ years with degree or 7+ years without degree.
• FAA Part 107 certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience with UxS assembly, integration, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair.
• Experience with commercially available UxS is desirable.
• Proficient in selecting electronic parts and sensors; CAD and rapid prototyping.

Skills

Secret clearance

UxS experience

Soldering

C/C++/Python

Physical stamina

Tool handling

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

FAA Part 107 certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

CAD software

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

3D printing (FDM/SLS/SLA)

Job description

Telum Corporation in Virginia Beach seeks a hands-on Electrical Engineer/Technician with an active Secret clearance to support unmanned systems assembly, integration, testing, and maintenance. Proficiency with CAD tools and testing equipment is required.

The role emphasizes 3–7 years of related experience, soldering and wiring skills, and the ability to work in a shop with power tools and lifting up to 50 lbs.