UAS Production Test Technician - Contract (Onsite)

OBSIDIAN SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is seeking a Production Test Technician for an on-site, 2–3 month contract in Fredericksburg, VA. The role focuses on standardized electrical and functional testing of UAS subassemblies in a high-volume environment, with no flight testing involved. Responsibilities include pre-power checks, motor verification, documentation, and fault isolation.

U.S. citizenship is required due to defense/export-controlled program requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience performing electrical, electronic, electromechanical, or production testing.
• Ability to use a digital multimeter, current-limited power supply, and computer-based test interface.
• Ability to follow standardized test procedures consistently and accurately.
• Basic understanding of voltage, current, resistance, continuity, polarity, and electrical shorts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize abnormal equipment behavior.
• Ability to document results and maintain unit traceability.

Responsibilities

• Review production travelers and verify that required assembly and inspection operations are complete.
• Perform pre-power polarity, continuity, resistance, and short-circuit checks.
• Connect assemblies to current-limited power supplies and approved test equipment.
• Establish direct communication with electronic speed controllers using the approved test interface.
• Command and verify individual motor operation.
• Confirm correct motor number, response, rotation direction, and basic operating condition.
• Observe assemblies for abnormal current draw, noise, vibration, heating, or intermittent operation.
• Record test results accurately in the applicable production system or traveler.
• Apply required acceptance labels or status identification.
• Segregate failed units and provide clear failure descriptions for troubleshooting or rework.
• Assist with basic fault isolation using approved procedures.
• Maintain test equipment, cables, fixtures, and workstations in an organized condition.
• Follow electrical safety, ESD-control, and controlled power-up procedures.
• Support production-rate improvement, test-fixture development, and cross-training as required.

Skills

Electrical testing

Digital multimeter

Test interface software

Documentation

Attention to detail

Production testing

Fast pace work

Tools

Digital multimeter

Current-limited power supply

Test interface software

ESC configuration software

Job description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is seeking a Production Test Technician for an on-site, 2–3 month contract in Fredericksburg, VA. The role focuses on standardized electrical and functional testing of UAS subassemblies in a high-volume environment, with no flight testing involved. Responsibilities include pre-power checks, motor verification, documentation, and fault isolation.

U.S. citizenship is required due to defense/export-controlled program requirements.