Uncrewed Systems Field Technician & Pilot Trainer

Jobtailor; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking technicians to support unmanned systems (UxS) operations in the United States. The role covers maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of UxS to ensure smooth mission execution across field sites and remote operation centers.

Training will be provided for pilots and UxS operators, with collaboration across project leadership for planning, troubleshooting, and emergency procedures. Travel up to 50% annually is required for deployments and site support.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum field experience operating Uncrewed Systems, ROVs, or maritime-equivalent
• Associate degree or higher in Marine Tech / Marine Science / Mechanical Eng / Software Eng / Electrical Eng
• Willingness to travel 50%+ per year, including on-sea deployments and remote operations centers

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance, service, and repairs of the UxS to support operations
• Troubleshoot technical and software issues and relay findings to field supervisor
• Train new pilots and UxS operators
• Collaborate with project leadership in planning, troubleshooting, and emergency procedures
• Work with other operators and watchstanders for UxS missions
• Coordinate and lead mobilization/demobilization of the UxS before and after operations; including breakdown, containerization, and rigging for travel

Skills

Field experience

UxS/ROV operations

Interagency collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher (Marine Tech / Marine Science / Mechanical Eng / Software Eng / Electrical Eng)

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking technicians to support unmanned systems (UxS) operations in the United States. The role covers maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of UxS to ensure smooth mission execution across field sites and remote operation centers.

Training will be provided for pilots and UxS operators, with collaboration across project leadership for planning, troubleshooting, and emergency procedures. Travel up to 50% annually is required for deployments and site support.