UAV Production Technician II: Build, Test & Integrate Aircraft

Platform Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace is seeking a UAV Production Technician II to assemble, test, and maintain aircraft and subsystems in a fast-paced production environment in Maryland. You will integrate payload configurations, perform modifications, program and troubleshoot UAV systems, and support ground equipment maintenance.

Under supervision, you will train Level I technicians, collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve build issues, and ensure adherence to procedures and manuals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required and 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform routine and preventative maintenance for aircraft systems/subsystems, and ground support equipment.
• Ability to use fabrication machines including drill presses, band saws, upcut saws, press brakes, and metal cutting shears.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, collaborating with engineers, pilots, and project managers to deliver reliable and effective UAV solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced working environment.
• Recurring FOD training and awareness, upon hire and annually.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and using measurement tools.
• Must be able to obtain a DOT physical and haul trailers to and from offsite locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assembly, testing, and integration of electromechanical components and subassemblies based on provided blueprints and drawings.
• Perform system-level integration and functional testing of UAV systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Align, fit, and join component parts accurately, utilizing precision tools, calibrated hand tools and power tools.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and modifications of aircraft structures and components.
• Unmanned aviation ground handling.
• Train and mentor Level I technicians.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve build issues and suggest improvements.
• Maintain equipment used to support aircraft mission efforts.
• Comply with production procedures and maintenance manual.
• Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required.
• BASIC REQUIREMENTS - LEVEL II: High school diploma or equivalent required and 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Measurement tools

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

DOT physical readiness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Drill presses

Band saws

Upcut saws

Press brakes

Metal cutting shears

Calibration tools

Job description

Platform Aerospace is seeking a UAV Production Technician II to assemble, test, and maintain aircraft and subsystems in a fast-paced production environment in Maryland. You will integrate payload configurations, perform modifications, program and troubleshoot UAV systems, and support ground equipment maintenance.

Under supervision, you will train Level I technicians, collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve build issues, and ensure adherence to procedures and manuals.