Autonomous Resilient Communications - Full-Time Technician

Orb Aerospace

Lowell, MIFull-time$45–75K/yrSeen 9mo agoStill listed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$45–75K/yr

Location

Lowell, MI

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceAssociate's degree

Job overview

Orb Aerospace is hiring an Autonomous Resilient Communications - Full-Time Technician. Orb Aerospace seeks a Full‑Time Technician to assemble, integrate, sell, train, and support ARC Edge products and autonomous aircraft, providing resilient communications for vehicles, vessels, aircraft, and facilities while operating in contested environments.

Key focus areas include Assemble, integrate, sell, train, and support ARC Edge products and Orb autonomous aircraft, Capture operational limitations and direct hardware/software improvements during training, demonstration, and deployment, and Support integration and interoperability between legacy C2 networks and emerging autonomous platforms and sensors.

Successful candidates bring US Citizen Or Permanent Resident. Preferred (not required): IT Support, Tactical Communications, Fiber, and Cellular 4G/5G/LTE.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

IT SupportTactical CommunicationsFiberCellular 4G/5G/LTESDR MANET RadiosLEO/MEO Satellite CommunicationsAutonomous Systems IntegrationCommunications System IntegrationSignature ManagementNetwork SecuritySoftware Defined RadioMeshLPI/LPD/LPESWaP ConceptsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsProject ManagementHigh AgencyBiased Towards ActionSelf-StartingPacing ProjectsFinishing ProjectsAutonomyCuriosityContinuous LearningIntegrityDesire to Serve OthersAssemblyIntegrationSalesTrainingSupportCMMC Level 2IATTATOClassified ActivitiesManage Multiple Critical ProjectsThrive With Autonomy

Qualifications

US Citizen or Permanent ResidentAssociate's Degree or Equivalent Operational ExperienceTactical Communications ExperienceIT ExperienceHistory of Operating and Improving Tactical Level or Platform Integrated Communications CapabilityDoW Security Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

US Citizen or Permanent Resident

In-Person

Starts Immediately

45-75K Base+ Options and Incentives

Join us in reindustrializing the Midwest and turning autonomous aircraft into on-demand infrastructure. Orb is a small mission-driven team where your initiative, creativity, and dedication will be used to reach every village on the planet with power, logistics, and communications.

Your Role at Orb:

Orb is building a rapidly deployable, on demand communications capability that's interoperable with autonomous platforms, sensors, and across agency lines. Orb Autonomous Resilient Communications provides Resilient Communications for every vehicle, vessel, aircraft, and facility. This global network will be the foundation for Orb aircraft and anyone else who needs resilience and interoperability.

Key Responsibilities

Product Technician: Assembly, Integration, Sales, Training, and Support of ARC Edge Products and Orb autonomous aircraft.
Field Operator: Capture Operational Limitations and Direct Hardware/Software Improvements during training, demonstration, and deployment
Integration Support: Support integration and interoperability between legacy C2 Networks and emerging Autonomous platforms & Sensors
Partnership Support: Customer Service for ARC Edge products and interoperability with partner technologies to improve resilience, interoperability, and security of ARC Edge

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

Associate's degree or equivalent operational experience with IT, Tactical Communications: Fiber, Cellular 4G/5G/LTE, SDR MANET Radios, LEO/MEO Satellite Communications integration with autonomous systems in contested environments.
Demonstrated history of operating and improving tactical level or platform integrated communications capability.
IT support for CMMC Level 2, IATT, ATO, and Classified activities for DoW
Strong Understanding of communications system integration, signature management, and network security associated with remote/autonomous platforms operating on DoW networks.
Understanding and applying Software Defined Radio, Mesh, LPI/LPD/LPE, and SWaP concepts to accomplish missions in a contested environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple critical projects in a dynamic environment.
Willingness to take on additional duties as required.
Existing or prior DoW security clearance preferred.

About Orb Aerospace: Orb was started with the mission to bring aviation to the 80% of the world that’s never had it; turning autonomous aircraft into tools to decentralize infrastructure, connect continents, protect soldiers, provide for families, and run economies.“Less like the flying taxis, more like the flying cowboys,” Orb is at the intersection of manned and unmanned aviation, reindustrializing the Midwest, and building the- future we know is possible and want to live in.

About Node One: Node One is a small team of engineers and operators who have dedicated their lives to solving some of the world’s hardest problems through a new kind of aviation - Orb’s live-work-fly R&D HQ. Node One is all about reducing the cycle time to design, build, and fly aircraft from years to months and building the systems and platforms we’ll use to reach every village on the planet.

We stand on the shoulders of giants. Their great work allows us to accomplish ours. If you’ve been a rocket/airplane nerd and have a passion for designing, building, and flying airframes, autopilots, power systems, and embedded systems, or you love to push a new product through new manufacturing methods to a new market, come join the team at Node One and make history.

Orb Employees Are:

High Agency and Biased Towards Action

Have a History of Self-Starting, Pacing, and Finishing Projects

Thrive with Autonomy to Design New Solutions to Partially Defined Problems

Are Curious and Continue Learning

Have Integrity and a Desire to Serve Others

Standard Benefits Package:

Orb provides a monthly flat rate towards medical, dental, and vision

$500 flat rate for individuals; $850 flat rate for married/family

Medical, Vision, Dental, Short/Long Term Disability, and Group/Voluntary Life Insurance

Opt-In 401K Options (Pre-Tax or Roth) with a 3% Employer Match

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