Autonomous Resilient Communications - Full-Time Technician

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 is 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 Perks Support in getting your pilots license and ratings Support for continuing education Annual customer demos all over the world #J-18808-Ljbffr Orb Aerospace