Integration & Testing Technician – Field Operations (UAV R&D)
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About the Role
Responsible for UAV integration, testing, and field operations, requiring technical experience, operational resilience, and strong communication skills.
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Responsibilities
- Execute setup, teardown, and maintenance of UAV platforms and Ground Control Station hardware during field test campaigns
- Conduct pre flight inspections, battery/fuel management, and post flight structural assessments
- Safely manage equipment and operations in diverse conditions including remote terrain and extreme weather
- Perform flight line diagnostics and emergency repairs to minimize downtime
- Manage mobile workshop inventory, ensuring tools, spare parts, and PPE are accounted for
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in UAV operations, aerospace maintenance, or similar field heavy technical role
- Proven ability to work in outdoor environments for extended periods and maintain focus in high pressure settings
- Strong ability to interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings
- Proficient in hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment (multimeters, signal testers)
- Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism when interfacing with external stakeholders
- Ability to lift and maneuver equipment up to 25kg and remain active in rugged terrain
- Willingness to travel frequently and work non standard hours
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Role Overview
- As an Integration & Testing Technician for Field Operations, you will be the tactical link between our R&D facility and real world deployment.
- You will be responsible for the final assembly, pre flight preparation, and operational support of UAV systems.
- This role requires a unique blend of technical precision in the workshop and 'boots on the ground' resilience during extended field campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
- Tactical Field Support: Execute setup, teardown, and maintenance of UAV platforms and Ground Control Station (GCS) hardware during multi day field test campaigns.
- Pre Flight & Post Flight Operations: Conduct rigorous pre flight inspections, battery/fuel management, and post flight structural assessments to ensure safety and data integrity.
- Various Environment Operations: Safely manage equipment and operations in diverse conditions, including remote terrain, extreme weather, and areas requiring strict adherence to explosive or high energy safety protocols.
- Rapid Repair & Troubleshooting: Perform 'flight line' diagnostics and emergency repairs—including repair, mechanical adjustments, and component swaps—to minimize downtime during testing.
- Logistics & Inventory: Manage mobile workshop inventory, ensuring all specialized tools, spare parts, and safety equipment (PPE) are accounted for and mission ready.
Required Qualifications
- Technical Experience: 3–5 years of experience in UAV operations, aerospace maintenance, or a similar field heavy technical role (e.g., oil & gas, defense, or robotics).
- Operational Resilience: Proven ability to work in outdoor environments for extended periods and maintain focus in high pressure or hazardous settings.
- Technical Literacy: Strong ability to interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings to troubleshoot complex systems on the fly.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment (multimeters, signal testers). Experience with heavy lift UAV platforms is highly desirable.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to remain professional and helpful when interfacing with external stakeholders and clients.
- Physical Capability: Ability to lift and maneuver equipment up to 25kg and remain active on your feet in rugged terrain.
- Travel & Flexibility: Willingness to travel frequently and work non standard hours.
- Others: Valid driver’s license, first aid certification and experience with hazardous material handling (LiPo safety, fuel handling) are significant pluses.
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