Drone Field Technician – Hardware Generalist

Cascadia Global Security; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Deus X Defense is seeking a Field Technician (Hardware Generalist) to keep drone systems operational and provide regional support at customer sites in Spartanburg, SC. This hands-on role blends hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and collaboration with DXD engineers.

You will be the regional technical resource, available after hours and traveling to customer locations as needed. Startup environment experience and a strong engineering mindset are valued.

Qualifications

• Preference for candidates with hands-on experience with drones or drone hardware
• Familiar with hardware assembly and disassembly
• Able to think through and troubleshoot hardware issues
• Engineering background preferred; relevant experience can substitute on a case-by-case basis
• Strong communicator who can work with engineers over the phone
• Comfortable working alone with only phone and video support from the team
• Experience with robotics or autonomous systems is a strong plus
• Experience in a startup environment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Regional Technical Support: Provide regional technical support for deployed systems and ensure full operational capability in your region
• After-Hours Response: Be available for on-call, after-hours support at local customer sites 1 to 4 times per month
• Engineering Partnership: Work with DXD engineers to recover system capabilities quickly and safely
• Collaborate with the team by phone and video, and work independently when on site

Skills

Drone hardware

Hardware assembly

Troubleshooting hardware

Robotics / autonomous systems

Startup experience

Engineering background

Strong communicator

Job description

Deus X Defense is seeking a Field Technician (Hardware Generalist) to keep drone systems operational and provide regional support at customer sites in Spartanburg, SC. This hands-on role blends hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and collaboration with DXD engineers.

You will be the regional technical resource, available after hours and traveling to customer locations as needed. Startup environment experience and a strong engineering mindset are valued.