Are you an expert avionics technician with leadership skills and extensive experience on the MQ-9 platform? We are seeking a highly skilled MQ-9 Avionics Technician Lead to fill a contingent role upon contract award. This position requires a proven professional who can lead a maintenance team, apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems, and support operational deployments. If you have a strong background in both aircraft and Ground Control Station electronics and are ready for a challenging, hands-on leadership role, we want to hear from you.
Company Overview
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We are dedicated to providing innovative, reliable solutions and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team of professionals is committed to mission success, operating with integrity, and fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can thrive and contribute to our clients’ most vital operations.
Key Responsibilities
As the lead technician, you will be responsible for the hands-on maintenance and technical leadership of a team supporting critical MQ-9 operations.
- Lead a team of avionics technicians in daily organizational-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of MQ-9 aircraft and Ground Control Station (GCS) electronic systems.
- Apply expert technical knowledge to diagnose and resolve complex avionics problems that go beyond standard manuals, using advanced test equipment and analytical skills.
- Perform all daily launch and recovery duties for operational missions and maintain critical aircraft electrical systems, including generators, actuators, and instruments.
- Serve as a technical authority and Quality Assurance (QA) representative, making entries in aircraft logs, signing off work in maintenance systems (NALCOMIS/OOMA/IMDS), and providing training to junior technicians.
- Maintain, repair, and install various electronic devices and recommend improvements to maintenance procedures to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Support deployments to various CONUS and OCONUS locations as part of a deployment pool, meeting all pre-deployment and travel requirements.
Qualifications
This role requires an individual with significant, specialized experience and the ability to obtain necessary clearances.
Minimum Requirements:
- An active U.S. Secret Government Security Clearance within the last 12 months (U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain this clearance).
- High School Diploma or equivalent, plus eight (8) years of actual Aircraft Avionics and/or GCS maintenance experience.
- Three (3) years of specific experience on MQ-9 aircraft and/or GCS as an Avionics Technician.
- Must have been designated a CDI (Collateral Duty Inspector) or Red-X inspector for MQ-9 aircraft.
- Advanced knowledge of technical publications, mechanical maintenance, and electrical system troubleshooting.
- Ability to lift over 50 pounds, travel on deployments, and possess a valid U.S. Passport with sufficient blank pages.
- Current state driver’s license and ability to obtain a flight-line Government Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience supervising small teams.
- MQ-9 Avionics Technician experience within the last two (2) years, including at least one (1) year on both aircraft and GCS.
- An Associate degree in a relevant field, a current IAT Level II Certification, or prior deployment/defense contractor experience.
Benefits and Perks
This contingent position offers the opportunity to work on a critical national security platform with a leading government services contractor.
- The opportunity to apply your expertise in a lead role on a vital unmanned aircraft system.
- Engagement in challenging, hands-on technical work that directly supports mission readiness.
- Potential for CONUS and OCONUS travel and deployment as part of a dedicated team.
- A competitive hourly rate of $17.00.
- A professional environment that values technical excellence, leadership, and continuous improvement.
How to Apply
This position is contingent upon contract award. If you meet the stringent qualifications and are interested in this advanced technical leadership role, we encourage you to express your interest.
To be considered for the MQ-9 Avionics Technician Lead position, please ensure your application clearly details your years of MQ-9-specific experience, your CDI/Red-X inspector status, and your active security clearance information.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We look forward to reviewing the qualifications of skilled professionals ready to support this important mission.
