UAS Lifecycle and Readiness Coordinator III

Redwire Defense Tech; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group Short-Term & Long-Term Discount

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking a highly organized UAS Logistics Coordinator III to support the operational readiness, lifecycle management, and logistical coordination of UAS and related equipment. This role serves as a key liaison between flight operations, maintenance, logistics, and compliance to ensure assets remain mission-ready, properly maintained, and fully accountable throughout their lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on maintenance experience, strong knowledge of FAA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in UAS operations, aviation logistics, maintenance coordination, or asset management.
• Working knowledge of UAS platforms, payloads, batteries, communications equipment, and ground control systems.
• Experience with inventory control, asset management, or maintenance tracking systems.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations and aviation safety principles.
• Hands on maintenance/tooling experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, real-time records for UAS platforms, payloads, batteries, ground control stations, support equipment, and spare parts.
• Manage the complete asset lifecycle from acquisition through deployment, maintenance, storage, transfer, and retirement.
• Conduct inventory audits, reporting, procurement, shipping, receiving, and transportation activities.
• Coordinate deployment logistics and vendor repairs, including RMA tracking.
• Support preventive maintenance programs, configuration management, and readiness tracking.
• Support FAA Part 107 compliance, audits, battery safety programs, and SOP adherence

Skills

UAS operations

Aviation logistics

Inventory control

FAA regulations

Maintenance tooling

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Aviation/Logistics/Engineering/Business

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking a highly organized UAS Logistics Coordinator III to support the operational readiness, lifecycle management, and logistical coordination of UAS and related equipment. This role serves as a key liaison between flight operations, maintenance, logistics, and compliance to ensure assets remain mission-ready, properly maintained, and fully accountable throughout their lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on maintenance experience, strong knowledge of FAA