Production Test Technician (Contract)

Production Test Technician (Contract)

Primary Location: Fredericksburg, VA

U.S. Citizenship required due to defense and export-controlled program requirements

Ability to work remotely: No – On-site

Job Summary

The Production Test Technician will perform standardized electrical and functional testing on unmanned aircraft system (UAS) subassemblies in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Testing will include polarity and continuity verification, controlled power-up, communication with electronic speed controllers, and verification of motor identification, rotation, direction, and response. This is a production test position and does not involve flight testing. This is a full-time contract position expected to last approximately 2–3 months, with potential conversion to full-time employment based on performance and business needs.

Specific Responsibilities

• Review production travelers and verify that required assembly and inspection operations are complete.
• Perform pre-power polarity, continuity, resistance, and short-circuit checks.
• Connect assemblies to current-limited power supplies and approved test equipment.
• Establish direct communication with electronic speed controllers using the approved test interface.
• Command and verify individual motor operation.
• Confirm correct motor number, response, rotation direction, and basic operating condition.
• Observe assemblies for abnormal current draw, noise, vibration, heating, or intermittent operation.
• Record test results accurately in the applicable production system or traveler.
• Apply required acceptance labels or status identification.
• Segregate failed units and provide clear failure descriptions for troubleshooting or rework.
• Assist with basic fault isolation using approved procedures.
• Maintain test equipment, cables, fixtures, and workstations in an organized condition.
• Follow electrical safety, ESD-control, and controlled power-up procedures.
• Support production-rate improvement, test-fixture development, and cross-training as required.