UAV Technician III

The UAV Technician III serves as a senior technical resource responsible for diagnosing complex system issues, supporting flight operations, and ensuring system reliability across UAV platforms. Tasks and responsibilities expected for this role include those captured by lower role specific levels.

This role involves working closely with engineers, production technicians, and operations teams to support multiple programs and value streams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead troubleshooting of complex or intermittent UAV system failures

Diagnose cross-system issues involving avionics, comms, propulsion, and controls

Perform advanced system testing, calibration, and validation

Support flight operations, ground tests, and field deployments

Investigate discrepancies, anomalies, and mission aborts

Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Review maintenance and discrepancy documentation for accuracy

Mentor UAV Technician I–II personnel

Partner with engineering on system reliability improvements

Responsibilities (Level II):

Independently perform UAV inspections and maintenance actions

Diagnose and resolve common avionics, electrical, and control system faults

Remove, replace, and configure LRUs and verify system functionality

Execute ground tests, BIT checks, and functional verification procedures

Perform software and firmware updates under configuration control

Support flight readiness reviews and operational checkouts

Identify recurring system issues and escalate as needed

Maintain accurate maintenance, configuration, and discrepancy records

Coordinate with engineering, quality, and flight operations

Responsibilities (Level I):

Perform routine UAV inspections using approved checklists and procedures

Assist with removal and replacement of line-replaceable units (LRUs)

Conduct visual inspections of wiring, connectors, antennas, and hardware

Perform basic electrical checks (continuity, resistance, power presence)

Support pre-flight and post-flight inspections under supervision

Execute basic functional checks and built-in test (BIT) procedures

Accurately document maintenance actions and discrepancies

Follow FOD, ESD, safety, and configuration control requirements

Support senior technicians during troubleshooting and ops events

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

5+ years of UAV or aerospace systems maintenance experience

Strong system-level troubleshooting skills

Demonstrated judgment in flight-critical situations

Experience supporting operational or field environments

Demonstrated Competencies

Clear technical communication under pressure

Risk-aware decision-making

Ownership mindset for system health

Consistent execution in high-tempo operations

Pay range for this role

$42.13—$48.97 USD