Job Title: Maintenance Technician

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Job Description

Join our dynamic team in supporting flight operations by maintaining and troubleshooting drones. You will be responsible for building vehicle components, replacing parts, and ensuring test specifications can be executed with available resources. Your findings will contribute to the continuous improvement of our operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the existing fleet of aircraft and ground equipment, as well as new systems for function-specific flight tests.
• Run tests to validate system improvements, new technology for performance and design validation, and new processes.
• Perform tests and demonstrations related to US FAA Type Certification.
• Verify that test specifications are correct and executable with available resources.
• Create test setups that align with engineering specifications, including interpreting test procedures and diagrams, instrumentation, data acquisition, test article diagnostics, and root cause analysis.
• Accurately report test incidents in layperson terms.

Essential Skills

• Experience in commercial aviation or aviation maintenance.
• Prior flight test or hobbyist flight experience with Unmanned Aerial Systems is desirable.
• Troubleshooting and comfort with electromechanical build and repair projects.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, bandsaws, manual mills, torque drivers, and wrenches.
• Ability to read SOPs and technical instructions.
• Strong communication skills for reporting data to the engineering team.
• Attention to detail and focus on safety during flight operations.
• Ability to lift up to 25kg regularly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Soldering skills.
• Familiarity with electronics, mechanical repair, avionics systems, and troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and proactivity.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical documents such as electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Organize data for ease of understanding.

Why Work Here?

Our Client is dedicated to creating the first logistics system that serves all humans equally. With a focus on solving urgent access challenges, Our Client leverages robotics and autonomy to operate the worlds largest automated delivery system, impacting millions globally. Join a team that values equity and resilience in building a global supply chain.

Work Environment

You will work outdoors, primarily at an open-air hangar in the rugged foothills of Northern California, with about 85 of the day spent in the field. The role requires flexibility in scheduling, including day, swing, nights, weekends, and rotational shifts. Be prepared for constant change due to operational needs, working both in the shop and on the road with sprinter vans for field maintenance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Richardson, TX.

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $74880.00/yr.

offer health vision and dental and 401k packages

This is a fully onsite position in Richardson,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.