UAS Cyber & Electronics Technician

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on UAS Cyber & Electronics Technician to support the assessment, analysis, and technical evaluation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and related components. This role is ideal for an early- to mid-career technician who is eager to learn, comfortable working with both hardware and software, and interested in developing deeper expertise in cyber, electronics, RF, and UAS technologies.

The technician will support cyber assessments of UAS devices, teardown and inspection of UAS hardware, and a variety of lab-based technical activities including soldering, component-level troubleshooting, and documentation. The ideal candidate has a solid technical foundation in electronics, cybersecurity, or embedded systems, and is excited to grow in a fast-paced environment supporting emerging mission needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform cyber assessments on UAS devices, subsystems, and components under the guidance of senior engineers or analysts.
• Assist with teardown, inspection, and analysis of UAS platforms, payloads, circuit boards, communications modules, and related hardware.
• Support hardware testing, troubleshooting, and repair activities, including bench testing, continuity checks, and component replacement.
• Conduct soldering and rework on through-hole and surface-mount electronic components as needed.
• Document findings from cyber assessments, hardware teardowns, and technical evaluations in clear, concise written reports.
• Assist in identifying vulnerabilities, anomalous behavior, or design weaknesses in UAS electronics, firmware, communications pathways, or supporting systems.
• Support testing and evaluation of RF, radar, or wireless communication components when applicable.
• Operate standard lab equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, or similar tools.
• Maintain accurate lab notes, test records, teardown photos, parts inventories, and technical documentation.
• Follow established SOPs, safety procedures, and configuration management practices for all lab and test activities.
• Collaborate with engineers, cyber analysts, and program staff to support technical objectives, schedules, and deliverables.
• Assist with other related technical tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity, Electronics or a related technical field. equivalent hands-on experience in electronics, cybersecurity, computer engineering technology, networking, or a related technical field.
• 1–5 years of relevant experience in a technical, lab, electronics, cyber, or systems support role.
• Current certification or qualification meeting applicable DoD 8140 requirements; Security+ or equivalent preferred.
• Foundational knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
• Experience working with hand tools, benchtop test equipment, and electronic assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret basic schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, or technical manuals.
• Experience with or willingness to learn soldering, rework, and component-level hardware handling.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document technical work.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD security clearance, if required.

Desired:

• Experience with UAS platforms, subsystems, payloads, datalinks, or ground control components.
• Experience performing device assessments, vulnerability analysis, firmware review, or cyber testing.
• Familiarity with Linux, scripting, networking fundamentals, or embedded device interfaces.
• Experience with RF testing, antennas, radios, spectrum analysis, or radar-related systems.
• Experience with surface mount and through-hole soldering.
• Familiarity with teardown analysis, reverse engineering support, or hardware exploitation workflows.
• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, or protocol analyzers.
• Active Secret clearance.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service. 
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
• Work well under pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

About i3

Founded in 2007, Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) is headquartered in Huntsville, AL, with additional offices in Orlando, FL, and the National Capital Region. We are a 100% team member-owned mid-tier integrator with over 800 employee-owners, and our culture speaks for itself: we've earned ten Best Places to Work® awards, driven by strong employee engagement, transparent leadership, and a genuine commitment to communication.

i3 team members operate at the leading edge of national defense across a broad range of technical disciplines, from systems and software engineering to modeling, simulation, and training solutions to cybersecurity, digital engineering, and enterprise IT. We also take products from prototype through production, bringing that same engineering rigor to manufacturing and delivering hardware at scale. For candidates, that means a rare opportunity: the innovation and mission focus of an engineering services company paired with the hands-on impact of building and delivering real solutions that benefit the Warfighter, all inside an employee-owned company where your contributions directly shape both the mission and your ownership stake in the business.