Production Technician

Airbound; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Relocation assistance

Meals provided daily

Job summary

Airbound is looking for engineers to join their team in Bengaluru, working on the assembly of innovative drone technology. Candidates should have strong hand skills and the ability to perform precision work. Responsibilities include assembling drones, ensuring quality, and maintaining tools.

Ideal candidates will have experience in assembly, fabrication, or composites, and are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications outlined.

Qualifications

• Able to work with small parts without losing patience.
• Willingness to commute to or relocate near Hoskote.
• Real hands-on experience in assembly or fabrication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build sub-assemblies and full aircraft following SOPs.
• Inspect parts for alignment and defects.
• Maintain tools and workstations in clean condition.

Skills

Excellent hand skills and a steady hand

Comfort reading basic engineering drawings

Ability to follow SOPs carefully

Willingness to commute to or relocate

Education

ITI / Diploma in Fitter, Electronics Mechanic

Tools

Torque tools

Soldering tools

Job description

About Airbound

Our mission is to make a world where everyone has access to delivery. Where goods move as freely as information moves today.

This is possible. Today the cost of moving on a scooter is ₹2/km. That’s the cost of moving a 150kg mass from point A to B. We’re bringing that mass down to less than 5kgs, concurrently bringing the cost down to 10 paise/km. This is how we make deliveries a reality. This is how we create a world where we’re doing billions of deliveries per day.

The tech is not there. The current cost of drone delivery is ₹100/km. We need to completely redefine the way things are done here. We’re building the world’s most efficient aircraft from the ground-up, and scaling that up to beyond anything the aerospace sector has ever seen. This cannot be an iterative process. We have to tear down all conventions and build everything up from scratch.

To do this, we need nothing less than the best engineers. The ones who care about building something fundamentally different, who are deeply curious about understanding the fundamentals of everything they’re working on, who are dreamers that believe in the impossible.

Key Responsibilities

Candidates will be selected to support either the Composites or Assembly track. Candidates will have the option to choose their preference while filling out the application form.

Common across both tracks:

• Precision Work — Do detailed, careful work where alignment and finish matter. Millimetre-level accuracy, clean cable layout, correct tightness, no shortcuts

• Quality Focus — Check your own work at every step, point out problems early, follow checklists carefully, and keep proper build records

• Spotting Defects — Inspect parts for issues relevant to your track — misalignment, loose fasteners, bad crimps (Assembly) or air pockets, layer separation, dry spots, and resin-starved areas (Composites); raise issues early and help find the root cause

• Tools & Workstation Care — Keep your bench, jigs, fixtures, moulds, and tools clean and ready; leave the line tidy so the next shift can start without trouble

• Proto Support (for top performers) — Work directly with engineers on first builds, fix fitment issues and share what you learn back to production

• Continuous Improvement — Suggest fixes when something is slow, error-prone, or unsafe; small daily improvements add up

Assembly Track:

• Drone Assembly — Build sub-assemblies and full aircraft following SOPs - fitting the airframe, mounting motors and ESCs, routing harnesses, placing sensors, and tightening fasteners to the right spec

• Electrical & Mechanical Work — Crimping, soldering, building wire harnesses, and using torque tools across the aircraft

• Adhesive Dispensing & Surface Prep — Comfort with using adhesive guns and doing surface prep like sanding is a strong plus

Composites Track:

• Composites Work — Cut, place, and lay up carbon fibre and fibreglass layers into moulds as per the layup plan; work with resin systems, wet layup, and prepreg

• Vacuum Bagging & Curing — Set up bagging materials, breather layers, and vacuum lines; remove air pockets and hold a full vacuum without leaks; run oven and autoclave cycles from start to finish

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Excellent hand skills and a steady hand — able to work with small parts, fine wires, tight tolerances, or delicate layups without losing patience

• Comfort reading basic engineering drawings, parts lists, layup plans, and assembly instructions

• Ability to follow SOPs carefully while also speaking up when something doesn't look right

• Willingness to commute to or relocate near Hoskote

• For experienced candidates: Real hands-on experience in assembly, fabrication, or composites — through past work or vocational training

Good to Have

• For freshers: Hands-on experience through personal projects, vocational training, or internships

• ITI / Diploma in Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), or similar trade

• Past experience in drone, aerospace, EV, robotics, wind energy, marine FRP, or precision instrument manufacturing

• Familiarity with crimping, soldering, harness building, torque tools, adhesive dispensing, and sanding (Assembly Track) or prepreg carbon fibre, vacuum infusion, and autoclave work (Composites Track)

• Exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, or production line ways of working

Who You Are

• Cares about getting the job done thoroughly

• Have an eye detail work and doesn't cut corners

• Comfortable asking questions when unsure

• Can focus through long, repetitive tasks

• Wants to work on drones that actually fly

Compensation range: 2 - 3.5 LPA (freshers), 3.5 - ₹4.5 LPA (experienced candidates)

This is our estimated budget for this skillset and current market. Candidates expecting a higher CTC are encouraged to apply and share their expected CTC in the application form along with the skills, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, location, shift, and what the team needs.

Work Location: Hoskote, Bangalore (Headquarters)

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered

• Relocation assistance and a daily travel stipend to ease your commute

• Advanced salary credit to support you when you need it

• Nutritious, wholesome meals provided daily

A driven, passionate team where you’ll have room to grow and thrive - this is more than just a job, it’s a rare opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up

Work Schedule:

• 1st & 3rd weeks of the month: Monday to Friday.

• 2nd, 4th & 5th weeks of the month: Monday to Saturday.

Ready to take off?