4h ago
Field Drone Technician
Huntington Beach
$62.4k-$83.2k / year
full-timemidaerospace
🛠 Tech Stack
💼 About This Role
You'll support the deployment, maintenance, and operation of advanced drone platforms in field environments, ensuring safety and reliability of unmanned aerial systems. Your work enables mission-critical operations for a rapidly growing defense technology company.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Operate drones according to project specifications.
- Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
- Conduct field maintenance, repairs, and system upgrades on UAS.
- Collect and process aerial data and system logs.
📋 Requirements
- Proven hands-on experience with drone systems and flight operations.
- Strong knowledge of UAV electronics, sensors, and GCS configurations.
- Ability to repair mechanical and electrical system failures.
- Competent with data acquisition tools and post-mission analysis.
✨ Nice to Have
- Valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
- Associate degree or technical certification in electronics or UAS maintenance.
- Background in aerospace, military, or defense technology environments.
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 🏥 Health insurance coverage
- 📈 Retirement plans including 401(k)
- 🚀 Professional development opportunities
- 🏢 Equity grants included in most offers
🚩 Heads Up
- Pay range given as hourly but experience level implies mid-level, may underrepresent total compensation.
- Export control restrictions may limit candidate pool.
- Heavy physical requirement (lift 50 lbs) not typical for all drone technician roles.
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