Uncrewed Systems Technician

Lynker

Uncrewed Systems Technician supporting NOAA operations with Uncrewed Systems and marine technologies. Involves troubleshooting, training, and maintaining UxS systems in the field.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeLeesburg • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $55,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the maintenance, service, and repairs of the UxS as required to effectively support operations.
Technicians are responsible for troubleshooting technical and software issues, and relaying that information to the field supervisor.
Training new pilots and UxS operators.
Work directly with the project leadership in planning, troubleshooting, and emergency procedures.
Collaborating with other operators and watchstanders for UxS missions.
Coordinating and leading the mobilization and demobilization of the UxS before and after operations; including breakdown, containerization, and rigging for travel.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-year minimum of field experience operating Uncrewed Systems, ROVs, or the equivalent maritime field
Associates Degree or higher in at least one of the following: Marine Technology, Marine Science, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Support operations at sea on board NOAA vessels, or at a regional remote operation center, for up to 30 consecutive days at a time
Ability to lift >45 lb. objects, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in an interagency atmosphere
Yearly travel 50% or more

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we’re all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee

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Hard Skills & Tools

troubleshootingoperating Uncrewed Systemsoperating ROVsmarine technologymarine sciencemechanical engineeringsoftware engineeringelectrical engineeringcontainerizationrigging

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationleadershiptrainingplanningproblem-solvinginteragency coordination