Junior UAS Technician - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD; Secret
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Engineering
Robotics, Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Software Engineer
Junior UAS Technician
Location:
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Secret
Percentage of
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Salary range: $76, USD
The OpportunityThe company is seeking a UAS Technician to join our team at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. You will be joining a team that supports the development and testing of unmanned systems technologies. You'll work closely with lead software developers to test new features, perform regression testing, and document results as updates occur. You'll have the opportunity to learn about various unmanned systems while gaining hands‑on technical experience.
ResponsibilitiesAs a UAS Technician, you'll follow written guides to perform technical procedures on commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) unmanned aerial systems (UAS). You'll assist with testing new features and capabilities, documenting test results, and identifying potential issues. You will bring willingness to travel to support test events as needed is required for this position.
Required Qualifications- Active DOD Secret Clearance
- Ability to obtain TS/SCI
- BS in a technical field (Engineering, Computer Science, or similar) and 1-2 years of directly related experience
- Basic understanding of unmanned systems concepts and operations
- Experience with basic coding or scripting (Python preferred)
- Ability to follow technical procedures and documentation
- Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite for documentation and reporting
- Experience with common drone software tools such as Mission Planner, Ardu Pilot, QGround Control
- Familiarity with flight controllers such as Pixhawk and related hardware
- Knowledge of MAVLink protocol and drone communications
- Experience with Linux OS and command line interfaces
- Familiarity with network analysis tools such as Wireshark
- Experience with serial debugging and communication protocols
- Prior experience with electronics testing or troubleshooting
- Experience creating technical documentation or summary reports
- Background in unmanned systems operations or maintenance
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