Electromechanical Technician – Wildfire Drone Manufacturing
Core
Electromechanical final assembly, testing, and quality assurance of autonomous wildfire suppression drones.
Role type
Senior IC electromechanical production technician
Builds
Autonomous drone aircraft for wildfire detection and suppression
Domain
Aerospace / Robotics / Fire Safety
Required skills
electromechanical assembly, torque specification adherence, harness building (crimping/terminating), soldering, sealed assembly techniques, electrical troubleshooting, ESD-safe handling, reading technical drawings/BOMs
Preferred skills
drone/FPV experience, flight controller/ESC knowledge, PCB troubleshooting, Linux command line, ERP/MES systems
Technologies
JST, Molex Micro-Fit, JWPF, XT connectors, torque drivers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies
Responsibilities
Assemble avionics enclosures, propulsion, payload, and airframe subsystems; build and route electrical harnesses; perform pre-power checks, continuity tests, and sensor calibration; troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults; document serial numbers, torque values, and test results; flag design issues for engineering improvement.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC