Saalex
Engineering Technician IV
Ridgecrest, California · Full-time · Posted Sep 23, 2026
- Experience
- Associate degree route: 2–4 years of progressive experience; HS Diploma/GED route: 4–6 years of relevant experience.
- Education
- Associate degree and 2–4 years of progressive experience, or HS Diploma/GED and 4–6 years of relevant experience.
About the job
Provides technical leadership for integrating, testing, operating, maintaining, and sustaining small weaponized UAS, including prototype development and flight-test support.
What you'll do
- Lead UAS integration, operation, maintenance, modification, and sustainment; troubleshoot complex system issues.
- Plan and conduct system testing, readiness assessments, and operational evaluations, including flight-test support and data collection.
- Review technical documentation and coordinate with government and program teams; mentor engineering technicians.
What they ask for
- Extensive experience assembling, integrating, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems.
- Experience supporting prototype development, testing, engineering evaluations, or system modifications, and leading technical efforts or projects.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation; ability to travel for military test events.
- Active Secret or Interim Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is stated as a clearance requirement.
Nice to have
- Experience with weaponized UAS or DoD developmental or operational test programs.
- Prior military aviation maintenance, UAS operations, aerospace engineering support, or weapons systems experience; FAA Part 107 certification or related UAS qualification.
Pay
USD $29-$32 per hour (base salary)
Tools
small weaponized UAS
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