Senior Technician - UAV Systems

AiFi Technologies LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Candidates with UAV experience and a UAE driving license are highly preferred due to frequent field testing, deployments, and travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Technology or related discipline.
• 5-8 years of hands-on technical experience in R&D, prototyping, testing, or product development environments.
• Experience in mechanical assembly, electrical integration, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently in workshop, laboratory, and field-testing environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble UAV prototypes, subsystems, and payload configurations.
• Support mechanical, electrical, and avionics integration activities.
• Fabricate, modify and install prototype components and test fixtures.
• Perform wiring, cable routing, soldering, connector termination and hardware assembly.
• Hands on experience in 3D printing.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Troubleshooting

Field testing

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Electronics Engineering

Diploma in Mechatronics

Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering

Diploma in Aviation Technology

Job description

Candidate preference

Currently Residing in the UAE

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Technician to support the development, prototyping, assembly, integration, and field testing of advanced UAV platforms. The ideal candidate will play a key role in building prototypes, conducting ground and flight test activities, troubleshooting hardware issues, and supporting engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.

Candidates with prior UAV experience will be highly preferred. A valid UAE driving license is mandatory due to frequent field testing, deployment, and travel requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and assemble UAV prototypes, subsystems, and payload configurations.
• Support mechanical, electrical, and avionics integration activities.
• Fabricate, modify and install prototype components and test fixtures.
• Perform wiring, cable routing, soldering, connector termination and hardware assembly.
• Hands on experience in 3D printing

Testing & Validation

• Conduct component-level, subsystem-level and system-level testing.
• Support bench testing, ground testing, and flight test preparations.
• Assist in pre & post-flight inspections, checklist execution, and test setup.
• Collect, record and organize test data during development and field trials.

Field Testing Activities

• Travel to testing locations and support UAV deployment activities.
• Assist engineering teams during field demonstrations and validation trials.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs during field operations.
• Maintain test equipment, tools, batteries, charging systems, and ground support equipment.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Support repair and maintenance of prototype and development UAVs.
• Assist in root cause analysis of test failures and report findings.
• Ensure all systems are operational and test-ready in short notice.

Documentation

• Prepare assembly records, test logs, inspection reports, and maintenance documentation.
• Track configuration changes and prototype modifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Technology, or a related discipline.
• 5-8 years of hands-on technical experience in R&D, prototyping, testing, or product development environments.
• Experience in mechanical assembly, electrical integration, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently in workshop, laboratory, and field-testing environments.