UAS Configuration & Material Control Technician, Sr.

AeroVironment•Petaluma, CA

6d•$31 - $53

About The Position

The Group 3 UAS Configuration & Material Control Technician, Sr. is a hybrid maintenance and supply role responsible for providing maintenance and repair services while maintaining supply and inventory accountability for Group 3 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The technician helps ensure aircraft are operational, safe, and compliant with industry regulations, and maintains accurate tracking of parts, spares, consumables, batteries, tools, and ground support equipment. The role works collaboratively with mechanics and engineering staff to understand complex parts and develop supply integration solutions. Day-to-day work includes inspections, repairs, inventory management, and modifications to systems used in research and development, training, demonstrations, or deployments. Safety, quality assurance, and sustaining hardware and depot supply are central to the position. Work is primarily in a climate-controlled shop or office, with some exposure to outdoor or field conditions during travel. The role requires travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally, and availability for short- and long-term deployments, including CONUS and OCONUS. U.S. citizenship is required; the role also requires meeting medical requirements for overseas assignments and the ability to obtain applicable security clearances or export-control approvals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2–4 years of working experience; Group 3 UAS experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with inventory control, parts tracking, or logistics in an aviation, aerospace, or technical environment.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and maintenance procedures.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
Must be available for short- and long-term deployments away from home, both CONUS and OCONUS, due to training and maintenance requirements.
Must meet all medical requirements for overseas assignments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, time-management, and organizational skills.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to work with little or no supervision and exercise independent judgment regularly.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required.
Ability to obtain any required security clearances or export-control approvals, if applicable.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be eligible for an export license, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, certifications, or related college coursework.
Military supply, logistics, or inventory management experience, such as supply specialist or equivalent MOS/AFSC/rating.
Manned aviation technical supply experience managing parts, spares, and technical supply for manned aircraft.
Automotive parts technical supply and inventory experience.
Experience with battery systems, composite repair, avionics, or sensor payloads.
Familiarity with CMMS/ERP systems and serialized asset tracking.
Prior military or government contractor UAS maintenance experience.
Prior military Special Operations experience, particularly Special Forces, SEAL, Special Tactics, Ranger, Force Recon/MARSOC, Scout, Forward Observer, TACP, or Aviation Support backgrounds.
Strong analytical skills for solving problems of varying complexity.

Responsibilities

Monitor stock levels, recommend reorders, and coordinate with purchasing to prevent stock-outs of flight-critical items.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on Group 3 UAS airframes, propulsion systems, avionics, flight controls, payloads, batteries and power systems, and ground support equipment.
Diagnose problems, run tests, repair or replace faulty components, and return aircraft to service.
Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures and plan and schedule repairs.
Conduct equipment and material inventories and maintain accurate records of spare parts, consumables, batteries, tools, and ground support equipment.
Perform receiving, inspection, stocking, issuing, and cycle counting; track serialized and lot-controlled items.
Ensure proper storage, handling, and shelf-life management of batteries, composites, adhesives, and other sensitive materials.
Support RMA processes, vendor repairs, and logistics for deployments and shipment or receipt of aircraft components and support equipment.
Ensure flight and ground operations follow established procedures and are conducted safely; reevaluate risk assessments and mitigate elevated risks.
Complete documentation for maintenance actions, equipment operational status, inventories, data collection, and post-maintenance procedures.
Capture critical information for after-action reports and lessons-learned databases.
Perform other duties as assigned.