Senior UAS Configuration & Material Control Technician

Job overview

The Senior UAS Configuration & Material Control Technician role is based in Petaluma, CA. The posting lists a salary range of $31–$53, without specifying a pay unit. The role supports Group 3 unmanned aircraft systems through maintenance, repair, and supply and inventory accountability. The technician keeps aircraft and associated equipment operational, safe, and compliant while maintaining accurate control of parts, spares, consumables, batteries, tools, and ground support equipment. The role combines hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting with inventory, documentation, and logistics support for research, training, demonstration, and deployed systems.

What you'll do

• Monitor stock and recommend reorders
• perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on Group 3 UAS and associated equipment
• develop preventive maintenance procedures and schedule repairs
• conduct inventories and maintain accurate parts and asset records
• receive, inspect, stock, issue, and cycle-count items
• manage storage and shelf life of sensitive materials
• support returns, vendor repairs, and deployment logistics
• follow flight and ground safety procedures
• document maintenance, inventory, and operational status.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

group 3 uas

aircraft maintenance

inventory control

avionics

petaluma ca

aerovironment

full-time

$31–$53

supply and logistics

deployment availability

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED, 2–4 years of experience, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport. Must be available for short- and long-term deployments within and outside the continental United States; U.S. citizenship is required.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Aircraft Manufacturing. Sector: 33.