Drone Assembly Technician
Contract
Location: North Carolina/New York (the ideal candidate will be happy to be located in New York for the initial period and then relocate back to North Carolina)
A rapidly growing defense and aerospace company is developing advanced autonomous VTOL aircraft for defense and commercial applications. The team is building and deploying real-world systems and is looking for a hands-on Drone Assembly Technician to support aircraft build, integration, and testing.
This is an opportunity to work closely with engineers in a highly technical, fast-paced environment where you will play a key role in getting new systems assembled, tested, and ready for operation.
The position is initially offered as a 3-month contract, with the possibility of transitioning into a full-time role depending on performance and business requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and integrate mechanical components across small UAV/UAS platforms
- Carry out electrical assembly, including soldering, wiring, connectors, and cable routing
- Assist with functional testing of individual components and completed assemblies
- Diagnose and correct mechanical or electrical issues during the build and integration process
- Work closely with engineering teams to investigate and resolve hardware issues
- Follow technical drawings, build instructions, schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Keep the workshop organized while following applicable ESD and safety procedures
- Help improve build processes, assembly methods, and technical documentation
- Contribute to a hands-on, collaborative engineering environment
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical assembly
- Comfortable soldering and working with wiring and small electronic components
- Experience working with drones, UAVs/UAS, robotics, RC aircraft, or similar systems is highly desirable
- Familiarity with 3D printing or other rapid prototyping methods is a plus
- Able to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Strong attention to detail and a focus on producing high-quality work
- Practical approach to troubleshooting and problem solving
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-moving startup environment
Pay: $65.00 - $80.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
