Unmanned Systems Technician

SkyBridge Tactical•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SkyBridge Tactical is a Prime Contractor for MSOFS and a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Tampa, FL, founded in 2008 to support our customers’ global security, operational and training needs, focusing on mission success in the most challenging environments. SBT current contracts address U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Department of State (DoS) demand for highly skilled professionals to solve problems in the interest of national security. The Unmanned Systems Technician assembles, integrates, operates, maintains, tests, and repairs unmanned systems and their electrical, mechanical, propulsion, communications, and embedded-control components. The technician converts engineering concepts into functional prototypes and field-ready systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering/science discipline, or equivalent technician experience.
At least three years of relevant experience with a degree or seven years without a degree.
Recent hands-on Group 1 or Group 2 unmanned-system experience; relevant Group 3 experience may be considered.
Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

Assemble, integrate, configure, test, operate, maintain, and repair Group 1 and Group 2 unmanned systems.
Integrate embedded systems, sensors, payloads, communications equipment, and mission technologies onto unmanned platforms.
Build and configure unmanned aircraft using BetaFlight, ArduPilot, PX4, and related flight-control technologies.
Select motors, electronic speed controllers, flight controllers, sensors, wiring, connectors, power supplies, and other electronic components.
Build, test, and troubleshoot analog and digital circuits and AC/DC electronic systems.
Use multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other diagnostic equipment to identify electrical and communications faults.
Install, solder, and de-solder electronic components, including surface-mounted devices and sensors.
Fabricate wiring harnesses, equipment mounts, housings, brackets, and prototype components.
Use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment to perform system assembly, modification, and repair.
Use CAD software and additive-manufacturing equipment to create rapid prototypes and replacement components.
Operate FDM, SLS, and SLA 3D-printing systems and select appropriate printing materials.
Load, configure, compile, and troubleshoot firmware using integrated development environments, compilers, and hardware debuggers.
Apply working knowledge of C, C++, and Python when configuring systems or diagnosing lower-level technical problems.
Diagnose faults using technical manuals, system documentation, test data, and observed system behavior.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, servicing, component replacement, and functional checks.
Maintain system configuration records, maintenance histories, test results, discrepancy reports, and repair documentation.
Support ground and flight testing, demonstrations, operational exercises, fielding events, and mission rehearsals.
Work with engineers and end users to refine designs and resolve performance, reliability, and integration problems.
Maintain or obtain FAA Part 107 certification within six months of employment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Federal holidays
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Parental leave
Medical insurance options
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Wellness resources
Global medical insurance options for OCONUS employees
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Workers’ Compensation or Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance for eligible employees
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
Dependent Coverage options
401(k) Retirement Plan
Performance-based bonuses
Recognition programs
Referral bonuses
Professional development opportunities
Training programs
Certification programs