UAS Configuration & Material Control Technician, Sr.

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Group 3 UAS Configuration & Material Control Technician, Sr. position is a critical hybrid role, tasked with delivering exceptional maintenance and repair services while owning supply and inventory accountability for Group 3 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. As an experienced professional, you will utilize your extensive knowledge and technical expertise to ensure that all aircraft subjected to your care are operational, safe, and in compliance with industry regulations, while maintaining accurate tracking of parts, spares, consumables, batteries, tools, and ground support equipment. In this position, you will be expected to work collaboratively with other skilled mechanics and engineering staff to understand complex parts and implement effective and strategic supply integration solutions. Your day-to-day activities will include performing inspections, conducting repairs, managing inventory, and making necessary modifications to associated systems in R&D, training, demo, or deployed systems. Understanding the intricacies of aerospace systems and maintaining an emphasis on safety and quality assurance are paramount while sustaining a growing hardware and depot supply. Position Responsibilities Monitor stock levels, generate reorder recommendations, and coordinate with purchasing to prevent stock-outs of flight-critical items. Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on Group 3 UAS airframes, propulsion systems, avionics, flight controls, payloads, batteries/power systems, and associated ground support equipment. Diagnose problems, run tests, repair or replace faulty components, and return aircraft to service. Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures; plan and schedule repairs. Conduct all necessary equipment and material inventories; maintain real-time accuracy for spare parts, consumables, batteries, tools, and ground support equipment. Perform receiving, inspection, stocking, issuing, and cycle counting; track serialized and lot-controlled items. Ensure proper storage, handling, and shelf-life management of batteries, composites, adhesives, and other sensitive materials. Support RMA processes, vendor repairs, and logistics for deployments or shipping/receiving of aircraft components and support equipment. Ensure all flight and ground operations follow established procedures and are conducted safely; continually re-evaluate risk assessments and take appropriate actions to mitigate any elevated risk levels. Complete all documentation required for maintenance actions, equipment operational status, inventories, data collection, and post-maintenance procedures. Capture critical information for input into after-action reports and lessons learned databases. Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Bachelor’s degree, certification(s) or some related college courses highly preferred. Senior Supply, Logistics, Support with Military G8 experience. 2–4 years of working experience required (Group 3 UAS experience strongly preferred). Demonstrated experience with inventory control, parts tracking, or logistics in an aviation, aerospace, or technical environment. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and maintenance procedures. Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a US Passport. Because of various out-of-area training/maintenance requirements, must be available on both short and long-term deployments away from home, both CONUS and OCONUS. Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignments. Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills. Strong computer skills and proficiency with office software and producti…

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