UAS Technician
Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Lexington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
You will be the UAS Technician for our SOF team in Lexington,
KY. Our team is responsible for delivering cutting?edge unmanned
aerial system solutions that support Special Operations Forces
missions. What You Will Be Doing As the UAS Technician, you will
perform assignments that are not completely standardized or
prescribed, select or adapt standard procedures or equipment, using
fully applicable precedents, receive initial instructions,
equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as
needed, and perform recurring work independently. Work is reviewed
for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions. You will
perform at this level one or a combination of such typical duties
as: Constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapts
standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
Following specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and
package simple devices and subunits of equipment. Conducting
various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications
in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in
measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test
equipment and records test data. Extracting and compiling a variety
of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc.,
processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting
methods of data presentation. Assisting in design modification by
compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials
that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component
parts; developing information concerning previous operational
failures and modifications, and using judgment and initiative to
recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to
clarify information. Why Join Us This position supports our Special
Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract,
which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest
service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored
logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here:
Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location. Further
Information About This Opportunity This position is in Lexington.
Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location. MUST BE A
U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires
special access. An Interim Secret clearance is required prior to
start. Basic Qualifications - Training or experience in Aviation or
a Technical Field. - Must be willing to travel. - Proficient in
using Microsoft suite of office products. - Basic understanding of
software and firmware update tasks. - Experience following
technical instructions to perform tasks. - Be able to work in an
environment with minimal supervision and direction. - Strong
ability to perform web-based and Technical Manual-driven research.
Desired skills - UAS maintainer/operator experience. - Experience
using maintenance manuals. - Aviation experience. - FOD Control
process experience. - Aircraft Logbook experience. - Remote pilot
certified (FAA Part 107). Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity
employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to
legally protected characteristics. The application window will
close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30
days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal
consideration. * At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for
purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the
world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the
greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a
great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide
diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost
agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive
benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at
and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our
employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon
integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a
culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the
requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on
Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your
qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this
job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be
considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and
requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be
identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with
this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed
Martin facility. Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports
a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional
flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40
hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed.
These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time
away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off
benefits. Security Clearance Information This position requires a
government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for
consideration.
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