Assembly Technician (Entry-Level)

TILT Autonomy; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICHRA health benefit

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

TILT Autonomy, Inc. in Annapolis, MD is seeking an entry-level hand-on technician to build and test electronics assemblies and mechanical subassemblies.

You will learn soldering, crimping, and testing under the guidance of engineers, while supporting production from incoming shipments to on-going assembly tasks. The role emphasizes careful, methodical work, attention to quality, and a willingness to learn in a small, technically-focused team.

Qualifications

• Must have careful, methodical work habits and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions, drawings, and diagrams.
• Love learning precision assembly and working in a small team.
• Any soldering, crimping, or electronics bench experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and test electronics assemblies including cable harnesses and boards.
• Assemble mechanical subassemblies from engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Learn soldering, crimping, and functional testing under engineers' guidance.
• Receive, organize parts, and help keep the production floor running.

Skills

Careful hands

Reading & following technical drawings

Reliability & strong work ethic

Willingness to learn precision work

Education

Coursework in electronics or mechanical manufacturing

Tools

Soldering

Crimping

ESD handling

Basic shop tools

Job description

Interested? Send a note and anything you've built — a repo, a project, awrite-up. That tells us more than a cover letter.

TILT Autonomy, Inc. — Annapolis, MDFull-Time | $18–$24/hour DOE (≈ $37k–$50k annualized)(Open to a part-time arrangement for the right current student.)Start date: First Week of September 2, 2026

About TILT

TILT Autonomy builds autonomous systems for commercial and defense applications. We're a small, highly technical team, and most of us come from engineering or defense backgrounds.

We're growing, and we're looking to bring on someone early in their career who wants to learn precision hardware assembly.

The Role

This role is a fit for someone who's good with their hands, careful by nature, and wants to learn precision hardware assembly. You'll take assemblies from parts to finished product — building and testing electronics and mechanical subassemblies, following our build procedures, and helping keep the production floor running. You'll work closely with our mechanical and electrical engineers.

This role is also the engine that keeps the shop moving: receiving and breaking down shipments, parts inventory, packing and shipping finished units, and the everyday work of keeping a production space running.

You need to care about quality, be willing to learn, and understand the difference between "close enough" and "done right." We'll teach you the rest.

What You'll Learn and Do

Assembly & Integration- Build and test electronics assemblies — cable harnesses, connectors, housings, boards- Assemble mechanical subassemblies from engineering drawings and BOMs- Learn soldering, crimping, and functional testing under the guidance of our engineers- Handle ESD-sensitive components (we'll train you on the protocols)

Production & Documentation- Follow build instructions, traveler documents, and inspection checklists- Flag discrepancies between drawings/BOMs and physical parts — if something doesn't match, you catch it- Log build steps and test results in our system- Support incoming inspection: verify parts against POs, identify damage, maintain inventory of parts

Shop & Operations- Receive and break down incoming shipments; keep parts inventory organized and accurate- Pack and ship finished units, including prepping shipping documentation- Help set up and run the production floor as we move into our new facility- Pitch in on the everyday work that keeps a small shop humming

What We're Looking For

Must have:- Careful, methodical work habits — genuine attention to detail- Ability to read and follow technical instructions, drawings, and diagrams- Good hands and a willingness to learn precision assembly- Reliability and a strong work ethic in a small team with shifting priorities

Counts as experience (any of these):- Coursework in electronics, mechanical, manufacturing, or a related technical field- Personal or hobbyist projects (building PCs, drones, robotics, RC, 3D printing, electronics kits, etc.)- Part-time, internship, or vocational hands-on work- Military technical training

Nice to have:- Any soldering, crimping, or electronics bench experience- Familiarity with 3D printers (Formlabs, Bambu) or basic shop tools- Exposure to ESD handling or precision assembly

No professional assembly experience required. If you're sharp, careful, and eager to learn, we want to hear from you.

Why TILT

• Learn from the best. Engineers are in the same room, so you'll pick things up fast.
• Mission-driven work. Our systems support national defense. We take that seriously.
• Competitive hourly pay + benefits. For full-time: ICHRA health benefit, 401(k), and paid time off.

Location & Schedule

On-site — Annapolis, MD. This is a hands-on role; remote is not available. Standard business hours, with flexibility considered for a current student.

TILT Autonomy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.