Battery Assembler

Unusual Machines, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Daily catered lunches

Job summary

Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on FPV segments. We are expanding into enterprise and defense, building battery packs for drone systems in commercial, government, and defense markets.

This role involves assembling packs, reading instructions, and ensuring quality in a fast-paced production environment. You will gain hands-on technical experience with battery technology, assembly, welding, and testing equipment, contributing to products that power real-world

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions in English.
• Willingness to learn new skills and hands-on assembly techniques.
• Previous assembly/manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow work instructions for different battery pack configurations.
• Assemble battery packs according to established quality and safety standards.
• Perform welding and soldering operations.
• Apply heat shrink materials and prepare battery pack components.
• Cut foam and heat shrink materials according to part numbers and work instructions.
• Operate battery testing equipment and follow testing procedures based on battery configuration.
• Keep track of materials, components, and equipment to support an efficient production process.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Work closely with teammates and supervisors to identify and resolve production issues.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to help make our processes better.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Pattern recognition

English instructions

Willingness to learn

Repetitive tasks

Team player

Questioning

Job description

Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands - Rotor Riot, Fat Shark, Rotor Lab and - coming soon - Upgrade Energy - are some of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community.

We’re expanding into enterprise and defense - bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we’re solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance.

If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you’ll feel right at home here.

About You

You take pride in building things the right way. You enjoy hands-on work, pay close attention to detail, and understand that quality matters.

Whether you have previous assembly experience or are looking to build new technical skills, you're ready to learn, ask questions, and work with a team that takes pride in what they build.

At Unusual Machines, you'll help build the battery packs that power our drone technology. Our products support real-world applications across commercial, government, and defense markets, where quality, reliability, and performance matter.

A Day in the Life

Your day may include:

Assembling battery packs used in drone systems

Operating testing equipment and verifying product performance

Reading and following work instructions and build documentation

Preparing materials and components for assembly

Performing quality checks throughout the build process

Working with teammates to keep production moving

Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workspace

Identifying opportunities to improve quality and efficiency

Success in this role comes from being detail-oriented, following instructions, and taking pride in building quality products every day.

What You'll Do

Read and accurately follow work instructions and build documentation for different battery pack configurations

Assemble battery packs according to established quality and safety standards

Perform welding and soldering operations

Apply heat shrink materials and prepare battery pack components

Cut foam and heat shrink materials according to part numbers and work instructions

Operate battery testing equipment and follow testing procedures based on battery configuration

Keep track of materials, components, and equipment to support an efficient production process

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Work closely with teammates and supervisors to identify and resolve production issues

Support continuous improvement efforts to help make our processes better

What You'll Bring

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Ability to recognize patterns and identify inconsistencies

Ability to read, understand, and follow written work instructions in English

Willingness to learn new skills and hands‑on assembly techniques

Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy

Ability to sit for extended periods when required

Positive attitude and team‑first mindset

Willingness to ask questions and speak up when something doesn't look right

Previous assembly or manufacturing experience is a plus, but it's not everything. We're looking for people who are eager to learn, take pride in their work, and want to be part of a team building something meaningful.

What You'll Gain

Hands-On Technical Experience

Build your skills while working with:

Battery technology and components

Assembly, welding, and soldering processes

Battery testing equipment

Manufacturing and quality procedures

Safety standards and documented work instructions

Work That Makes an Impact

At Unusual Machines, we're building drone technology right here in the U.S. Through our brands, including Rotor Riot and Fat Shark, we're helping advance the FPV drone industry.

The work you do matters. You'll help build the components that power our products and support real-world drone applications across commercial, government, and defense markets.

Compensation: $24.00

• Equity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Daily Catered Lunches

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Unusual Machines participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for employment

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For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Unusual Machines’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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