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PingWind

Cybersecurity, IT, and supply chain services

Unmanned Systems Technician 2

AvionicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVirginia Beach, VA, USA$61k - $85kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or completion of a technical program in an applicable engineering or science field, is required.
  • At least 3 years of hands-on professional experience with a bachelor's degree, or at least 7 years of hands-on professional experience without a degree, is required.
  • A Secret clearance is required, and the candidate must be eligible for TS/SCI.
  • An FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is required, or the ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
  • At least 5 years of experience with BetaFlight, ArduPilot, and PX4 flight control systems is required.
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience designing, building, and integrating unmanned aerial systems or drones is required.
  • At least 5 years of knowledge of electronic propulsion systems and combustion-powered propulsion systems is required.
  • Proficiency in building, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and mechanical assemblies, including analog and digital circuits, AC/DC electronics, electrical diagnostics, and mechanical integration, is required.
  • Experience using electronic test equipment, including digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes, is required.
  • Knowledge of selecting and integrating electronic components, sensors, and hardware for unmanned systems applications is required.
  • Ability to work in laboratory and shop environments using industrial equipment and power tools is required.
  • Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
  • Skill in safely using hand tools and power tools for fabrication, assembly, maintenance, and repairs is required.
  • Proficiency with computer-aided design software for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing is required.
  • Hands-on experience with multiple 3D printing technologies, including fused deposition modeling, selective laser sintering, and stereolithography, is required.
  • Understanding of additive manufacturing materials, including PLA, PETG, ABS, and TPU, is required.
  • Skill in soldering and desoldering electrical components, including surface-mount devices, electronic sensors, and printed circuit board components, is required.
  • Ability to perform routine maintenance, diagnose hardware and software issues, and conduct repairs using technical manuals and engineering documentation is required.
  • Experience assembling hardware, troubleshooting system faults, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance is required.
  • Familiarity with C, C++, and Python programming languages is required.
  • Proficiency using software development and debugging tools, including integrated development environments, compilers, and hardware debuggers, is required.
  • Ability to compile firmware, troubleshoot embedded systems, and resolve low-level hardware and software issues is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble, integrate, test, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain unmanned systems and supporting technologies.
  • Provide technical expertise in the development, fabrication, and sustainment of unmanned aerial systems, electrical and mechanical subsystems, embedded hardware, and mission support equipment.
  • Work 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree is desired.

About the Company

PingWind

Cybersecurity, IT, and supply chain services

PingWind is a service provider that combines cybersecurity, information technology, and supply chain services to help clients secure information, modernize systems, and optimize performance. It offers services rather than a single product, applying its CVE certification to security work. The company’s solutions work by assessing and protecting information systems, upgrading and integrating IT infrastructure, and improving supply chain resilience, with a focus on reducing risk and increasing efficiency. PingWind differentiates itself through its SDVOSB and HUBZone certifications, signaling veteran-owned status and eligibility for government contracts, along with a specialized blend of cybersecurity, IT, and supply chain expertise. The company’s goal is to help clients secure information, modernize their technology environments, and optimize operational performance.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2012

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