UAV Assembly & Test Technician

SkyScouter; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyScouter, located in Port Coquitlam, is seeking a skilled UAV Assembly & Test Technician. This role involves hands-on work in assembling and testing cutting-edge hybrid gas-powered drones. Candidates will contribute to the production of long-endurance UAVs that redefine aerial missions. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly influence the future of drone technology.

Benefits

Career growth in the UAV sector

Collaborative team environment

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of hands-on soldering experience.
• Ability to work with fine-pitch microcontrollers.
• Strong precision and an eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Build drone systems from individual components to full aircraft.
• Assemble electronic circuits and wiring harnesses.
• Test and inspect parts and subsystems for functionality.

Skills

Soldering

Precision

Attention to detail

Job description

SkyScouter Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

UAV Assembly & Test Technician

SkyScouter Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

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Join Our Team at SkyScouter

Join Our Team at SkyScouter

At SkyScouter , we build cutting-edge hybrid gas-powered drones built for endurance, range, and reliability. Our UAVs are designed to fly for hours at a time — crossing vast distances for environmental monitoring, border patrol, industrial inspection, emergency response, and beyond.

By combining gas-powered propulsion with intelligent automation, our drones redefine what’s possible in long-range, high-impact aerial missions — all at a fraction of the cost of traditional aircraft.

We’re looking for a UAV Technician to support our growing production and testing team. In this role, you’ll take an active part in assembling, maintaining, and flight-testing SkyScouter’s long-endurance drones. You’ll also contribute to the development of our next-generation aircraft systems.

This is a hands-on technical role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and enjoys working on complex aerial systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Build drone systems from individual components to full aircraft
• Assemble electronic circuits and wiring harnesses
• Solder and repair printed circuit boards (PCBs) with precision
• Test and inspect parts and subsystems to ensure full functionality
• Offer feedback to engineering to streamline builds and improve reliability

Must-Have Skills

• At least 3 years of hands-on soldering experience
• Ability to work with fine-pitch microcontrollers and surface-mount components
• Strong precision, focus, and an eye for detail

Bonus Skills

• Experience assembling drones, RC vehicles, robotics, or aircraft
• Exposure to flight testing or diagnostics in a tech or aviation setting

What We Provide

• Career growth in one of the most in-demand tech sectors — UAVs and aerospace
• A chance to be part of an industry revolution in hybrid drone operations
• A collaborative, driven team environment where your work directly shapes the future
• Competitive compensation and meaningful learning opportunities

Visit www.skyscouter.com to explore our technology and mission.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Quality Assurance

Airlines and Aviation

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