Avionics Technician II (Cherry Point, NC)

About the role

The USMC MQ-9 CLS Technician is a highly qualified and skilled aircraft electronics and Ground Control Station technician with experience in troubleshooting multiple electronics systems both aircraft and control stations. Work may be reviewed by supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices. This position may provide technical guidance to lower-level technicians.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned UAS aircraft electrical generators, load banks, starters, relays, batteries, actuators, circuit breakers, switches, and aircraft instruments.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents.
• Utilize excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet Daily Flight Schedule.
• Make entries in aircraft logs and records, attend shift change maintenance meetings, perform as a QA, and provide guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
• Provide technical and directional leadership guidance to lower-level avionic technicians.
• Provide training to lower-level avionic technicians.
• Signed off work in either NALCOMIS/OOMA or IMDS.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems that affect operational and maintenance capabilities.
• Use common and complex test instruments in the performance of assigned duties.
• Perform all other duties as assigned as requested.

Qualifications

• Active Secret US Government clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret.
• High School Diploma or relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.
• Five years of actual Ground Control Station (GCS) maintenance experience required.
• Two years’ actual experience on MQ-9 GCS, as an Avionics Technician.
• Advanced knowledge of basic and complex electronics maintenance and repair.
• Advanced knowledge of RFF systems, components, and accessories.
• Advanced knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft electronics maintenance.
• Thorough understanding of electrical and electronic principles.
• Capable of using and reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables.
• One of the following IAT Level II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+ CE, SSCP, or GSEC, IAW DOD 8570.01-M commensurate with the assigned duties within 90 days of hire or before second deployment.
• Able to inspect and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.
• Able to lift, carry and/or wear Military Issued Equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods.
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date.
• Able to obtain and maintain a State Issued Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in a relevant career field.
• Current IAT Level II Certification.
• Prior experience as a Defense Contractor.
• Avionics Technician experience within the last 10 years.
• SETTS experience highly desired.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future. Compensation Details: $36.84 - $38.78 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)Educational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 01/21/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.