Unmanned Systems Technician

Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Required Clearance: Secret clearance but must be TS/SCI Eligible
Certifications: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of employment.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or completion of a technical program in an applicable engineering or science field.
Required Experience:  Minimum of 3 years of hands-on professional experience with a bachelor's degree; or Minimum of 7 years of hands-on professional experience without a degree.

Position Description

PingWind is seeking a Unmanned Systems (UxS) Technician II is responsible for the assembly, integration, testing, operation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of unmanned systems and supporting technologies. This position provides technical expertise in the development, fabrication, and sustainment of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), electrical and mechanical subsystems, embedded hardware, and mission support equipment. The technician works closely with engineers and program personnel to ensure unmanned systems are operationally ready, meet technical performance requirements, and support mission objectives in laboratory, field, and operational environments.

Primary Responsibilities
Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:

•    Extensive experience (5+ years) with BetaFlight, ArduPilot, and PX4 flight control systems. 
•    Extensive hands-on experience (5+ years) designing, building, and integrating unmanned aerial systems (UAS)/drones. 
•    Strong knowledge (5+ years) of electronic propulsion systems and combustion-powered propulsion systems. 
•    Proficient in building, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and mechanical assemblies, including: Analog and digital circuits, AC/DC electronics, Electrical diagnostics, Mechanical integration 
•    Experienced using electronic test equipment, including: Digital multimeters, Spectrum analyzers, Oscilloscopes 
•    Knowledgeable in selecting and integrating electronic components, sensors, and hardware for unmanned systems applications. 
•    Comfortable working in laboratory and shop environments using industrial equipment and power tools. 
•    Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. 
•    Skilled in the safe use of hand tools and power tools for fabrication, assembly, maintenance, and repairs. 
•    Proficient with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing. 
•    Hands-on experience using multiple 3D printing technologies, including: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Stereolithography (SLA)  •    Strong understanding of additive manufacturing materials, including: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU  •    Skilled in soldering and de-soldering electrical components, including: Surface Mount Devices (SMD), Electronic sensors, Printed circuit board (PCB) components  •    Ability to perform routine maintenance, diagnose hardware and software issues, and conduct repairs using technical manuals and engineering documentation.  •    Experience assembling hardware, troubleshooting system faults, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance.  •    Familiar with C, C++, and Python programming languages.  •    Proficient using software development and debugging tools, including: Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), Compilers, Hardware debuggers  •    Ability to compile firmware, troubleshoot embedded systems, and resolve low-level hardware and software issues.