Electrical Technician - Final Assembly & Test (UAV/Drone Systems)
Core
Final assembly, wiring, and functional testing of complex unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for firefighting and mission-critical applications.
Role type
Senior IC electrical technician (UAV/Drone Systems)
Builds
Production-ready drone units for wildfire suppression and public safety
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Public Safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
UAV/robotics hardware assembly, soldering (through-hole and SMT), crimping and wire harness fabrication, PCB/PCBA troubleshooting, reading wiring diagrams and schematics, electrical diagnostics (multimeters, oscilloscopes), ESD-safe handling, battery safety (LiPo/Li-ion)
Preferred skills
Flight controller/ESC/motor system experience, regulated industry experience (aerospace/defense), IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 certification, ERP/MES system usage
Technologies
JST, Molex, XT, Deans, MOLEX Micro-Fit connectors; LiPo/Li-ion battery systems; flight controllers; ESCs; sensors
Responsibilities
Perform final assembly of electronics and wiring harnesses; solder and rework electronic components; crimp and terminate various connector types; inspect and repair PCBs/PCBAs; conduct functional and systems-level testing; diagnose and resolve electrical faults; document test results and non-conformances; collaborate with engineering on design-for-assembly/test issues; maintain calibration of tools and test equipment.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC