UAV R&D Mechanical Technician

Talentmate; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentmate in Abu Dhabi seeks an R&D Technician - Mechanical to build, assemble, test and maintain UAV prototype mechanical systems, from first assembly to flight test. You will work hands-on with mechanical engineers, bridging R&D and Production, transferring designs to production by building first units, creating jigs, and training the assembly team to set up and bond parts correctly.

Strong attention to detail and experience in mechanical assembly, composites, and reading drawings are

Qualifications

• Diploma, associate degree or technical certificate in mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering, mechatronics or aircraft maintenance.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, composites or aircraft maintenance.
• An aircraft maintenance licence or military aircraft maintenance experience is an advantage.
• Experience in training other people or writing work instructions is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prototype build and assembly: fabricate airframes and structures from drawings and BOMs.
• Bond parts with adhesives and cure data tracking.
• Do composite lay-up, vacuum bagging, trimming and repair.
• Install fasteners, hardware, mechanisms and propulsion parts.
• Assemble and align ground equipment and jigs, and create simple fixtures.
• Train production staff in assembly, bonding and inspection points.
• Support production with technical problem solving and non-conformance investigations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

English proficiency

Training others

Education

Diploma/associate/technical cert in mechanical/aerospace or related

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

3D printing

Torque tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Talentmate in Abu Dhabi seeks an R&D Technician - Mechanical to build, assemble, test and maintain UAV prototype mechanical systems, from first assembly to flight test. You will work hands-on with mechanical engineers, bridging R&D and Production, transferring designs to production by building first units, creating jigs, and training the assembly team to set up and bond parts correctly.

Strong attention to detail and experience in mechanical assembly, composites, and reading drawings are