Drone Field Technician

Service Robot Co.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and certifications provided

Paid per work order

Job summary

Service Robot Co. is seeking a field-based technician to install, repair, and maintain drones and their docking/charging stations at customer sites in Austin, TX. This contract role requires hands-on electronics repair, the ability to work outdoors, and occasional overnight travel.

You will complete online training through our Academy, followed by in-person training and industry certifications. The first job is paid, with remote specialist support available during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronics repair or drone hardware.
• Comfort working independently at customer sites.
• Ability to drive and travel overnight.
• Detail-oriented with precise repair ability.
• Accurate records and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults in drones, docks, and charging systems.
• Repair or replace propellers, motors, electronic speed controllers, batteries, gimbals, and cameras.
• Update firmware and calibrate equipment.
• Complete scheduled maintenance and inspections.
• Explain repairs and next steps to customers.
• Record faults, repairs, replacement parts, and follow-up work.
• Keep spare parts available and report recurring problems.

Skills

Electronics repair experience

RC/FPV drone building

Avionics knowledge

Low-voltage systems

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Independent field work

Education

Drone technician certification

Tools

Drones

Job description

Austin, Texas | Field work | Contract, paid per work order

About Service Robot Co.

Service Robot Co. helps businesses across all 50 states choose, deploy and maintain commercial robots, with 24/7 support. We supply all types of robots for all types of automation. We handle site assessments, robot selection, installation, system integration and team training. Purchase, financing and rental options are available, backed by ongoing maintenance and repairs. One partner from your first consultation through everyday operation.

The role

Install, maintain, and repair drones and their docking and charging stations at customer sites.

What you will do

• Diagnose faults in drones, docks, and charging systems.
• Repair or replace propellers, motors, electronic speed controllers, batteries, gimbals, and cameras.
• Update firmware and calibrate equipment.
• Complete scheduled maintenance and inspections.
• Follow lithium battery procedures for storage, charging, transport, and disposal.
• Record faults, repairs, replacement parts, and follow-up work.
• Keep spare parts available and report recurring problems.
• Explain repairs and next steps to customers.

What we are looking for

• Experience with electronics repair, RC or FPV drone building, avionics, low-voltage systems, or similar hands‑on work.
• Patience with small parts and precise repairs.
• A methodical approach to finding faults.
• Accurate records and clear communication.
• Comfort working independently at customer sites.
• Availability to drive, work outdoors, and travel overnight occasionally.

Training

You will complete an online course through our Service Robot Co. Academy, followed by in‑person training and the industry certifications needed for this role. Training and certifications are free for selected candidates. Your first job is paid, with a specialist supporting you remotely.

Share your work

If you have a resume, portfolio, project links, photos, videos, or other examples of your work, please include them with your application. We would like to see something you have built, fixed, installed, or worked on. Work from a job, a course, or a personal project is welcome. Share only material you have permission to share. These are optional, so you can still apply if you do not have them.