FPV Technician

Responsibilities

• R&D Equipment
• Build, repair, and maintain FPV drones and R&D test articles
• Support the maintenance and improvement of flight testing tools, equipment, and lab organization
• Providing feedback to engineers on user experience, durability, field testing success
• Perform soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly of FPV drones
• Track and organize R&D drones and parts, and keep serialization and equipment records accurate
• Field Operational Scope
• This is not a Pilot-in-Command role. Test flights are flown by designated pilots.
• Assist pilots and test leads during flight testing as visual observer and ground support
• Evaluate and provide feedback to improve test operations
• Pre-flight and post-flight inspections and functional checks on testing equipment
• Record test notes, observations, and flight data; finalize the test record with blackbox and DVR attached
• Site setup and teardown: staging area, charging, equipment layout, comms check
• Equipment accountability for the duration of the test; every drone, GCS, battery, and peripheral is tracked
• Follow internal safety protocols and applicable FAA regulations; evaluate and improve operational safety practices on site
• Travel
• Field-heavy role with multi-day deployments to remote test sites, including overnights during the week
• Sites include desert environments with sustained high heat and long operating days
• Occasional out of state travel may be required
• Valid driver's license required; lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• You should have the following
• Strong understanding of UAV components
• Skilled in soldering and mechanical assembly
• Comfortable operating power tools and shop machinery
• Proven experience setting up and running field operations
• Ability to operate in unpredictable outdoor environments
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail