Drone Assembly Technician

Unmanned Safety Institute, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Unmanned Safety Institute, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Drone Assembly Technician to support build, integration and testing of UAV platforms.

The role is a contract position with an initial term of 3 months, located in North Carolina and/or New York, with potential to transition to full-time based on performance. Ideal candidate will work closely with engineers in a fast-paced startup environment, performing mechanical and electrical assembly and testing.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical assembly.
• Comfortable soldering and working with wiring and small electronic components.
• Experience with drones or similar robotics systems is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-oriented approach.
• Practical troubleshooting skills and independent work style.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate mechanical components across UAV/UAS platforms.
• Carry out electrical assembly, including soldering, wiring, connectors, and cable routing.
• Assist with functional testing of components and assemblies.
• Diagnose and correct mechanical or electrical issues during build and integration.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve hardware issues.
• Follow drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Maintain organized work area and follow ESD/safety procedures.
• Help improve build processes and technical documentation.
• Contribute to a hands-on, collaborative engineering environment.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Soldering

Drones/UAV experience

Electromechanical systems

Detailed orientation

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Tools

3D printing

Job description

Drone Assembly Technician

Contract

Location: North Carolina/New York (the ideal candidate will be happy to be located in New York for the initial period and then relocate back to North Carolina)

A rapidly growing defense and aerospace company is developing advanced autonomous VTOL aircraft for defense and commercial applications. The team is building and deploying real-world systems and is looking for a hands‑on Drone Assembly Technician to support aircraft build, integration, and testing.

This is an opportunity to work closely with engineers in a highly technical, fast‑paced environment where you will play a key role in getting new systems assembled, tested, and ready for operation.

The position is initially offered as a 3-month contract, with the possibility of transitioning into a full‑time role depending on performance and business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate mechanical components across small UAV/UAS platforms
• Carry out electrical assembly, including soldering, wiring, connectors, and cable routing
• Assist with functional testing of individual components and completed assemblies
• Diagnose and correct mechanical or electrical issues during the build and integration process
• Work closely with engineering teams to investigate and resolve hardware issues
• Follow technical drawings, build instructions, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Keep the workshop organized while following applicable ESD and safety procedures
• Help improve build processes, assembly methods, and technical documentation
• Contribute to a hands‑on, collaborative engineering environment

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous hands‑on experience in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical assembly
• Comfortable soldering and working with wiring and small electronic components
• Experience working with drones, UAVs/UAS, robotics, RC aircraft, or similar systems is highly desirable
• Familiarity with 3D printing or other rapid prototyping methods is a plus
• Able to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on producing high-quality work
• Practical approach to troubleshooting and problem solving
• Comfortable working independently in a fast‑moving startup environment

Pay: $65.00 - $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person