Hardware Technician (ITI)

7RD; Delhi; On-site; INR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

7RD is seeking a hands-on ITI qualified Hardware Technician to build, assemble and test electronic and mechanical hardware for counter drone systems. You will solder, assemble PCBs, perform bench tests, diagnose faults and 3D print components, ensuring quality and traceability of every unit.

Responsibilities cover soldering, wiring, testing, documentation and use of Linux/Windows for firmware tasks. Prior experience in electronics manufacturing or drone hardware is a plus.

Qualifications

• ITI certificate (NCVT or SCVT) in Electronics Mechanic or related trade.
• Demonstrated soldering ability including SMD work; practical test will be part of interview.
• Working knowledge of multimeters, oscilloscopes and standard test instruments.
• Ability to read schematics, drawings and BOMs.
• Comfort running basic computer commands and following procedures.
• Confident use of hand/power tools with safe workshop practice.
• Attention to detail and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Electronics Assembly & Soldering: hand soldering through hole and SMD components; assemble PCBs under ESD safe conditions.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: diagnose faults with meters, scopes; document readings and deviations.
• Computer Operation & Documentation: run firmware flashing/calibration; maintain build/test records.
• Mechanical Assembly & 3D Printing: assemble airframes/enclosures and operate FDM printers; keep workbench tidy.

Skills

Soldering

PCB assembly

Electrical testing

Schematic reading

ESD safety

Linux basics

Documentation

Education

ITI Electronics Mechanic

Diploma in Electronics/Engineering

Tools

Soldering stations

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Benchtop power supplies

3D printer

Job description

7RD is building the Counter Drone Swarm Stack, powered by our core product: an EdgeAI Module for drones, a neural chip based "brain" that runs autonomous mission planning, target tracking, and navigation entirely on the edge, with no cloud or GPS dependency.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hardware Technician (ITI)

Location:

Employment Type:

Full-time

Experience Level:

1 to 2 Years

Department:

Hardware Engineering & Production

Job Summary

We are looking for a hands on, ITI qualified Hardware Technician to build, assemble and test the electronic and mechanical hardware that goes into our counter drone systems. You will work alongside the engineering team on soldering, PCB assembly, bench testing, fault diagnosis and 3D printing, and will be responsible for the quality and traceability of every unit that leaves the workbench.

Key Responsibilities

Electronics Assembly & Soldering

• Hand solder through hole and surface mount components, including fine pitch ICs and small passives such as 0603 and 0402.
• Assemble and rework PCBs using soldering stations, hot air stations and microscopes under ESD safe conditions.
• Crimp, terminate and route wiring harnesses for power, signal and RF lines.

Testing & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose faults at board and system level using multimeters, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies and logic analysers.
• Execute lab and bench test procedures, record readings accurately and report deviations with clear written notes.
• Support integration, pre flight checks and field test preparation.

Computer Operation & Documentation

• Run prescribed commands for firmware flashing, calibration and log collection on Linux and Windows machines.
• Follow written test scripts exactly and maintain digital records of builds, serial numbers and test results.

Mechanical Assembly & 3D Printing

• Assemble airframes, mounts and enclosures to drawing using hand and power tools.
• Operate FDM 3D printers end to end, covering slicing, print setup, monitoring and post processing.
• Maintain tools, consumable stock and a clean, organised workbench.

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• ITI certificate (NCVT or SCVT) in Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter or a related trade.
• Demonstrated soldering ability including SMD work. A practical soldering and assembly test forms part of the interview.
• Working knowledge of multimeters, oscilloscopes and standard electronic test instruments.
• Ability to read and work from schematics, assembly drawings and bills of materials.
• Comfort running basic computer commands and following written technical procedures.
• Confident use of hand and power tools, with safe workshop practice.
• Attention to detail and discipline in record keeping.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, drone or UAV assembly, robotics or a similar hardware environment.
• 3D printing experience with slicer software such as Cura or PrusaSlicer.
• Familiarity with Linux command line basics.
• Exposure to batteries and BMS, motors and ESCs, or RF modules.

Preferred Education

ITI in Electronics Mechanic or a related trade. A Diploma in Electronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is an added advantage.