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# Unmanned Systems (UxS) Technician II at PingWind

- **Company:** PingWind
- **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/pingwind/ae9670d0-4068-4796-9e62-c11cc5794ed8

## Job description

Location: Virginia Beach, VA Required Clearance: Secret clearance but must be TS/SCI Eligible Certifications: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of employment. Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or completion of a technical program in an applicable engineering or science field. Required Experience:  Minimum of 3 years of hands-on professional experience with a bachelor's degree; or Minimum of 7 years of hands-on professional experience without a degree.

Position Description PingWind is seeking a Unmanned Systems (UxS) Technician II is responsible for the assembly, integration, testing, operation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of unmanned systems and supporting technologies. This position provides technical expertise in the development, fabrication, and sustainment of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), electrical and mechanical subsystems, embedded hardware, and mission support equipment. The technician works closely with engineers and program personnel to ensure unmanned systems are operationally ready, meet technical performance requirements, and support mission objectives in laboratory, field, and operational environments. Primary Responsibilities Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:

- Extensive experience (5+ years) with BetaFlight, ArduPilot, and PX4 flight control systems.
- Extensive hands-on experience (5+ years) designing, building, and integrating unmanned aerial systems (UAS)/drones.
- Strong knowledge (5+ years) of electronic propulsion systems and combustion-powered propulsion systems.
- Proficient in building, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and mechanical assemblies, including: Analog and digital circuits, AC/DC electronics, Electrical diagnostics, Mechanical integration
- Experienced using electronic test equipment, including: Digital multimeters, Spectrum analyzers, Oscilloscopes
- Knowledgeable in selecting and integrating electronic components, sensors, and hardware for unmanned systems applications.
- Comfortable working in laboratory and shop environments using industrial equipment and power tools.
- Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Skilled in the safe use of hand tools and power tools for fabrication, assembly, maintenance, and repairs.
- Proficient with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience using multiple 3D printing technologies, including: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Stereolithography (SLA)
- Strong understanding of additive manufacturing materials, including: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU
- Skilled in soldering and de-soldering electrical components, including: Surface Mount Devices (SMD), Electronic sensors, Printed circuit board (PCB) components
- Ability to perform routine maintenance, diagnose hardware and software issues, and conduct repairs using technical manuals and engineering documentation.
- Experience assembling hardware, troubleshooting system faults, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Familiar with C, C++, and Python programming languages.
- Proficient using software development and debugging tools, including: Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), Compilers, Hardware debuggers
- Ability to compile firmware, troubleshoot embedded systems, and resolve low-level hardware and software issues. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Desired Qualifications
- Master’s Degree

## About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL. www.PingWind.com Our benefits include:

- Eleven Federal Holidays
- Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
- Parental Leave
- Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
- Continuing education assistance
- Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance Salary Range $61K-$85k The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws. Veterans are encouraged to apply PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.

## About PingWind

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: PingWind is a technology services company delivering cybersecurity, IT modernization, and supply chain solutions primarily to U.S. federal agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held; certified SDVOSB – Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)
- **Headquarters**: Annandale, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 2012 (per company website) or 2015 (per LinkedIn) – conflicting reports exist; the company’s official site states 2012. [pingwind.com](https://www.pingwind.com/about) | [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/pingwind-inc-)
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting; Cybersecurity; Supply Chain Management; Digital Transformation
- **Target customers**: U.S. federal government (Departments of Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services, Defense, Army, Navy, Energy, Treasury, Labor, General Services Administration, etc.)
- **Mission or purpose**: “Utilize leading edge technology and best practices to help clients secure information, modernize systems, and optimize performance.” [pingwind.com](https://www.pingwind.com/about)

## Products & Services
PingWind organizes its offerings into four core capability areas, delivered as consulting and managed services:
- **Advanced Threat Intelligence**: Cybersecurity remediation, RMF & ATO expertise, Zero Trust Architecture, predictive analysis, cloud security, microelectronics engineering & security.
- **Supply Chain & Risk Management**: Supply chain planning & analytics, operational risk mitigation, category management, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, continuity of operations / resilience planning.
- **Digital Transformation & Automation**: Systems & app engineering, Agile solution development, DevSecOps, XaaS, legacy system sustainment & enhancement, process transformation.
- **AI-Driven Operations & Machine Learning**: AI & advanced analytics, data engineering & management, model development/training/evaluation, ML Ops & scalable deployment, intellectual property development, graph data science.

PingWind also maintains expertise with platforms such as Salesforce, Pega, Microsoft Dynamics, ServiceNow, MuleSoft, Microsoft Power Platform, AWS, Azure, and Elastic. [pingwind.com](https://www.pingwind.com/capabilities)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over 250 employees across 37 states and OCONUS (per company website) or 148 employees (per LinkedIn) – conflicting headcount data; official site claims larger workforce.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Joint ventures include Ailani Wind (with Ailani Hawaiian Federal – SBA 8(a) NHO), PingWind United (with 42 United – WOSB), and Clear Vantage Point Solutions (CVPS II) (with Peraton Inc.). [pingwind.com](https://www.pingwind.com/capabilities)
- **Growth Signals**: Expansion through mentor‑protégé joint ventures to capture set‑aside contracts; active hiring across multiple roles (60+ open positions as of search date); presence in federal contracting with top agencies.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Certified SDVOSB** – qualifies for set‑aside contracts and sole‑source awards within the federal market.
- **CMMC Level 2 C3PAO Certified** – validates ability to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) per DoD requirements; also holds ISO 9001, 20000, 27001 certifications and CMMI Level 3 Development & Services.
- **Deep federal domain expertise** – founders and leadership have military, federal government, and Fortune 100 experience.
- **Mentor‑protégé joint ventures** – provide unique contracting privileges (direct awards, exemption from bid protests, no competitive thresholds) that give a strategic advantage in government bids.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Deepening AI/ML and automation capabilities; expanding through joint ventures to tap into 8(a) and WOSB set‑aside markets; sustaining high security certifications to maintain trust with defense and civilian agencies.
- **Growth drivers**: Increasing demand for Zero Trust, supply chain risk management, and digital transformation across the federal government; leveraging past performance to win larger contracts.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Great Place to Work‑Certified™; emphasizes trust, performance, and longevity in client relationships; values include curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- **Work‑life balance**: Offers flexible work hours, remote work options, and observance of Federal holidays.
- **Professional development**: Encourages training, continued education, and certifications; a culture of learning and growth.
- **Community involvement**: Active in STEM education and supports service‑disabled Veterans (e.g., Virginia Values Veterans organization).
- **Perks**: Competitive salaries and benefits; opportunity to work on mission‑critical projects for the U.S. government.
- **Recruitment fraud warning**: PingWind posts all legitimate openings on its official careers page and LinkedIn; any other solicitations should be reported. [pingwind.com](https://www.pingwind.com/careers) | [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/pingwind)

## Sources
1. [pingwind.com – About](https://www.pingwind.com/about)
2. [pingwind.com – Careers](https://www.pingwind.com/careers)
3. [linkedin.com – PingWind](https://linkedin.com/company/pingwind-inc-)
4. [jobs.lever.co – PingWind](https://jobs.lever.co/pingwind)
5. [pingwind.com – Capabilities](https://www.pingwind.com/capabilities)

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