Drone Assembly Technician & Part 107 Pilot

DefendEye; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful work

Opportunity to be a pioneer in the new facility

Hands-on experience with innovative technology

Job summary

A cutting-edge drone technology company in Hallandale Beach is seeking a versatile Drone Assembly Technician. You will build and test drones using 3D printing, micro-soldering, and precision assembly. The ideal candidate holds an FAA Part 107 Certification and has strong skills in soldering and 3D printing. This role offers a unique opportunity to save lives through innovative technology as part of a new manufacturing facility team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience microsoldering electronics successfully.
• Experience with slicing software like Cura or PrusaSlicer.
• Comfortable using precision tools for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex drone airframes and integrate components.
• Perform micro-soldering for flight controllers.
• Conduct flight testing and troubleshoot drone issues.
• Operate and maintain FDM/SLA 3D printers.

Skills

Soldering very small electronics

3D printing operations

Drone hardware knowledge

Manual dexterity

Education

FAA Part 107 Certified

Tools

3D printers

Job description

About the Mission

DEFENDEYE is building the future of autonomous Search & Rescue. Our AI-powered drones are designed to launch instantly to locate missing persons and support emergency responders. We are opening a new manufacturing facility in Hallandale Beach, and we need a hands-on builder who can take our drones from a pile of parts to a flight-ready aircraft—and then test them in the sky.

The Role

We are looking for a versatile Drone Assembly Technician who wears two hats: Builder and Pilot. You will spend your days 3D printing custom parts, micro-soldering flight controllers, assembling airframes, and then heading out to field-test the very units you built. You are the final quality check before our technology saves a life.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision Assembly: Assemble complex drone airframes, integrating motors, ESCs, flight controllers, and sensors.
• Micro-Soldering: Perform high-precision soldering on small wires, connectors, and PCBs (micro-soldering under a microscope may be required).
• 3D Printing Operations: Operate and maintain our fleet of 3D printers (FDM/SLA). You will slice files, print parts, remove supports, and finish prototypes.
• Flight Testing (Part 107): Conduct test flights for R&D and quality assurance. You will verify flight stability, test autonomous features, and troubleshoot issues in the field.
• Rework & Repair: Diagnose crashed or malfunctioning units, replace components, and document failures for the engineering team.
• Feedback Loop: Work directly with engineers to improve design ease-of-assembly and flight performance.

What We Need (Requirements)

FAA Part 107 Certified: You must hold a current Remote Pilot Certificate.

• Soldering Wizardry: Proven experience soldering very small electronics (0402 components, fine-pitch wires). You have steady hands and good eyes.
• 3D Printing Pro: Experience with slicing software (Cura, PrusaSlicer, etc.) and maintaining printers (leveling beds, unclogging nozzles, filament management).
• Drone Hardware Knowledge: You know the difference between a UART and I2C port. You understand Betaflight, PX4, or Ardupilot configuration.
• Manual Dexterity: Comfortable using tweezers, heat guns, and precision screwdrivers for hours at a time.

Location

Ability to commute to Hallandale Beach, FL.

Nice to Have

• Experience building FPV racing drones (this is usually a great sign of the skills we need!).
• Basic wiring harness fabrication (crimping, heat shrinking).
• CAD experience (Fusion 360, SolidWorks) for making quick adjustments to 3D print files.

Why Join Us?

• Fly What You Build: Few jobs let you solder a circuit board in the morning and fly it in the afternoon.
• Save Lives: Your work directly impacts our ability to rescue people in danger.
• Ground Floor: Be one of the first employees in our new US facility.