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UAS Technician

Job in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40598, USA
Listing for: Lockheed Martin
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Engineering Design & Technologists, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electronics Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Basic Qualifications

  • Training or experience in Aviation or a Technical Field.
  • Must be willing to travel.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft suite of office products.
  • Basic understanding of software and firmware update tasks.
  • Experience following technical instructions to perform tasks.
  • Be able to work in an environment with minimal supervision and direction.
  • Strong ability to perform web-based and Technical Manual-driven research.
Job Code/Title

W30085:
Engineering Technician V

Job Description

You will be the UAS Technician for our SOF team in Lexington, KY. Our team is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge unmanned aerial system solutions that support Special Operations Forces missions.

What You Will Be Doing

As the UAS Technician, you will perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, select or adapt standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receive initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, and perform recurring work independently. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions. You will perform at this level one or a combination of such typical duties as:

  • Constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
  • Following specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
  • Conducting various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and records test data.
  • Extracting and compiling a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation.
  • Assisting in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts; developing information concerning previous operational failures and modifications, and using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information.
Why Join Us

This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here:
Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location.

Must be a U.S. citizen - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. An Interim Secret clearance is required prior to start.

Desired skills
  • UAS maintainer/operator experience.
  • Experience using maintenance manuals.
  • Aviation experience.
  • FOD Control process experience.
  • Aircraft Logbook experience.
  • Remote pilot certified (FAA Part 107).
Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will work on-site full-time

Ability to Telecommute

No telecommuting

Shift

First

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Work Schedule

Non-standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Security Clearance

Secret

LMCareers Business Unit

MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)

Program

SOF GLSS

Department

GJ11:

GLSS Production Ops Onsite L

Job Class

Manufacturing

Job Category

Hourly/Non-Exempt

City, State

Lexington-KY

City

Lexington

Zip

40516

Virtual

no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

No

Req Type

Task Order/IDIQ

Direct/Indirect

Direct

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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