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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 9 hours ago

UAS Integration Technician

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$25.30/hr - $50/hr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is focused on advancing the state-of-the-art in intelligent autonomous systems. The UAS Integration Technician will assist with the integration of avionics, payloads, and propulsion systems, as well as support field testing and system troubleshooting.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist with the integration of avionics, payloads, and propulsion systems, taking novel uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) from CAD models and bare airframes to flight-ready vehicles by machining, fabricating, and manufacturing parts

Perform composite fabrication and repair, component installation, custom wiring harnesses, and soldering

Assist the field test team, responsible for pre-flight checks, ground station operation, system troubleshooting, and post-flight data analysis

Handle and operate power systems, electronics, and computer equipment

Qualification

UAS integrationComposite fabricationElectrical systems assemblyTechnical certificationField testing experienceCAD softwareInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent

Have relevant hands-on experience as a technician in aerospace, robotics, mechanical engineering, custom fabrication, or a related military occupational specialty (MOS)

Are proficient in the assembly of complex electrical / mechanical systems, with strong skills in soldering and wiring

Have a fundamental understanding of electronics and computer equipment

Can document results clearly using standard office software

Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills

Are willing and able to occasionally travel and work extended hours in support of field testing

Are able to obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Hold a degree, relevant technical certification (e.g., A&P, J-STD Soldering, IPC certifications), or other experience that would be beneficial to your role as a UAS technician

Have experience with field testing and logistics such as security, shipping, hazardous materials (lithium batteries), frequency authorization, etc

Have extensive experience with composite fabrication, layup, and repair

Hold a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and have experience as a UAS operator or test pilot

Are familiar with UAS autopilot hardware and ground control station software

Have experience with basic machine shop tools (e.g., manual lathe, mill) or CNC operation

Have experience viewing and interpreting mechanical drawings or models using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks)

Are willing and able to travel for up to 10% of your time and can lift over 50 lbs

Benefits

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942