UAS Maintenance Technician

Purple Rhombus, Inc.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Purple Rhombus is seeking a team member to handle lab and flight test activities for its UAS division, including assembly of test aircraft, test planning, execution, and data collection.

You will travel to flight test locations weekly, install test hardware, document results, and support engineering analyses. A degree in aerospace and CAD skills are preferred, with strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Open Source drone development tools and autopilots (PX4/Q Ground Control).
• UAS prototyping and testing experience.
• RC fixed wing aircraft test and flight experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab testing of aircraft and equipment and write Lab Test Plans/reports.
• Travel weekly to flight test locations to operate and assemble test aircraft.
• Document work instructions for assembly and refine training materials.
• Provide practical design feedback through real-world examples.

Skills

UAS prototyping/testing

PX4/Q Ground Control

Lab testing

Flight testing

Documentation

Design feedback

Travel readiness

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Aerospace related field

Tools

CAD software

Additive Manufacturing

Machine shop experience

Job description

Company Description:

Purple Rhombus LLC designs, builds, manufactures, and tests unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for US government and commercial customers. Focused on producibility, Purple Rhombus aircraft are designed for scale manufacture. We are seeking mission-driven individuals to join the team to build the next generation of unmanned aircraft.

Job Description:

Purple Rhombus is seeking a team member to take part in all test aspects of our UAS division to include our lab environment and flight test activities. Specific tasks include the physical build of our bench aircraft, assembly of test aircraft, test planning/reporting, test execution and oversight, tracking progress, providing team direction, program reporting, and supporting the design process for revisions and new aircraft design.

Responsibilities

Lab Testing

• Conduct lab testing of aircraft and equipment
• Write clear and concise Lab Test Plans and reports for specific test objectives
• Manage lab equipment and supplies

Flight Testing

• Travel to flight test location on a weekly basis to perform flight operations
• Install test hardware into flying test bed aircraft.
• Assemble test aircraft
• Execute flight demonstrations at industry events and customer facilities
• Collect and document flight test data and support engineering analysis

Documentation

• Document work instructions for aircraft assembly
• Perform test aircraft assembly and configuration
• Refine aircraft operations training documentation

Design Support

• Provide feedback with practical design approaches through real world applications and examples

Required Experience

• Open Source drone development tools and autopilots such as PX4/Q Ground Control
• UAS prototyping and testing
• RC fixed wing aircraft test and flight

Preferred Experience

• Degree in Aerospace related field
• Proficient use of CAD software
• Additive Manufacturing
• Experience working directly with machine shops or suppliers
• Aerospace design, manufacturing, or maintenance experience
• Pilot of UAS under 14 CFR part 107 and part 91 with various types of ground control stations

General Requirements

• 1-5 Years experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Strong communication skills
• Both self-motivated and works well under general supervision
• Works well in high pressure situations, during tight deadlines, and with customers
• Able to provide proof of US Citizenship or Permanent Residency
• Able to travel

Annual salary range $55,000-$77,000

Travel: 25% per year.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 – 10-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Austin, TX. In person