UAS Test Field Technician

L3Harris

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Ashburn, VA
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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

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TL;DR · UAS Test Field Technician

The UAS Test Field Technician joins the Flight Test and Evaluation team to support a family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. This role serves as the primary interface between engineering teams and end-users in both lab and field environments. Responsibilities include providing hands-on technical support during flight test events, performing system assembly, configuration management, and maintenance for autonomous aircraft. The technician will also manage ground control stations, antenna systems, and test support equipment while providing training and first-level customer support to end-users. Key skills required include mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, understanding schematic diagrams, and basic computer networking. The role addresses the technical challenges of developmental flight testing and integration for unmanned aircraft systems, requiring the ability to manage field logistics, coordinate operations, and provide critical feedback from field experiences to inform product design and development.

What you'll do

  • Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting during flight test events for autonomous unmanned aircraft.
  • Perform system assembly, configuration, preflight checkouts, and maintenance to ensure equipment readiness.
  • Set up and operate ground control stations, antenna systems, and related test support equipment.
  • Provide first-level customer support and resolve issues for end-users through remote and on-site methods.
  • Train end-users on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of UAS and proprietary software.
  • Manage field logistics including preparing, testing, and shipping equipment prior to deployment.
  • Provide technical feedback from lab and field experiences to engineering teams during product development meetings.

What we're looking for

  • High School Diploma and 8 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's Degree with 4 years of related experience.
  • Active US secret security clearance.
  • Military experience (preferred).
  • Experience with UAS operations, aviation fundamentals, mission planning, and test range operations (preferred).
  • Experience in high-tempo environments, monitoring telemetry data, and generating work summary or discrepancy reports (preferred).
  • Familiarity with OSHA requirements and ESD best practices (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience in field service of aircraft or UAS operations/maintenance with hands-on hardware experience (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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