UAS Test Field Technician

L3Harris Technologies

UAS Test Field Technician providing hands-on technical support during flight test events at L3Harris. Assisting engineering teams and training end-users in operating and maintaining unmanned aircraft systems.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeAshburn • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $36 - $67 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UAS operations, troubleshooting, and technical support, with a strong focus on customer training and collaboration with engineering teams. Possesses a solid foundation in mechanical and electrical systems, along with the ability to interpret schematic diagrams.

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UAS OperationsTroubleshooting SkillsTechnical SupportMechanical SkillsElectrical Skills

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Hard Skills

System AssemblyInspectionSetup/ConfigurationPreflight CheckoutsMission PlanningTest Range OperationsSchematic Diagram UnderstandingBasic Computer Networking

Soft Skills

Customer Relationship ManagementCollaborationTraining

Tools & Technologies

Ground Control StationsTest Support Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Active US Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Flight Test EventsAutonomous Unmanned AircraftField Service ExperienceAviation Fundamentals

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide hands-on technical support during flight test events
Assist engineering teams with product design, development, testing, and troubleshooting
Support developmental flight testing of autonomous unmanned aircraft
Perform system assembly, inspection, setup/configuration, and preflight checkouts
Set up, configure, operate, and troubleshoot ground control stations and test support equipment
Provide first-level customer support for end-users
Train end-users in maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of UAS
Prepare, configure, test, and ship equipment for test events
Maintain professional relationships with customers and test personnel
Collaborate with engineering teams for critical feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience OR
2 years post-Secondary/Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
Active US secret security clearance
Military experience preferred
Experience with UAS operations, aviation fundamentals, mission planning, and test range operations
2+ years’ experience in a field service of aircraft or UAS operations or maintenance
Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills
Basic computer networking knowledge
Ability to understand schematic diagrams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays