UAV Pilot & Aircraft Systems Technician

GuideTech LLC; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

GuideTech LLC in Lenexa, KS is seeking a hands-on UAV Pilot to operate UAVs during ground and flight-test activities, support pre-flight checks, and assist with prototype builds and wiring integration. The role requires a Part 107 certificate and strong skills in assembly, wiring, and troubleshooting.

You will work with UAV structures, propulsion, avionics, sensors, actuators, and electrical systems, contributing to debug, calibration, and test readiness in a fast-paced prototype environment.

Qualifications

• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Hands-on experience flying UAVs.
• Technical experience supporting UAV assembly, integration, maintenance, or troubleshooting.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, connector pinouts, and technical documentation.
• Experience with wiring and harness fabrication, including crimping, soldering, and connector termination.
• Ability to perform basic electrical testing and electro-mechanical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Operate UAVs during ground and flight-test activities and support pre-flight preparation and field operations.
• Build and integrate UAV structures, propulsion systems, control surfaces, landing gear, and mounting hardware from drawings and CAD packages.
• Support prototype aircraft, flight-test articles, and ground-test rigs.
• Fabricate and install wiring harnesses for avionics, power, sensors, and actuators, including crimping, soldering, and connector termination.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, pinouts, ICDs, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Perform continuity checks, insulation resistance checks, and basic electrical fault isolation.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical issues involving power, grounding, signal integrity, vibration, and hardware interfaces.
• Assist engineers with debugging, instrumentation, system integration, and pre-flight checkout.
• Maintain as-built documentation, serial tracking, configuration records, and provide redlines to improve drawings and procedures.
• Operate and service 3D printers and support limited travel for test campaigns as required.

Skills

FAA Part 107

UAV operation

Wiring & harness fabrication

Electrical testing

Reading drawings & schematics

Troubleshooting

Tools

CAD drawings

3D printers

Job description

GuideTech LLC in Lenexa, KS is seeking a hands-on UAV Pilot to operate UAVs during ground and flight-test activities, support pre-flight checks, and assist with prototype builds and wiring integration. The role requires a Part 107 certificate and strong skills in assembly, wiring, and troubleshooting.

You will work with UAV structures, propulsion, avionics, sensors, actuators, and electrical systems, contributing to debug, calibration, and test readiness in a fast-paced prototype environment.