Drone Field Technician | Los Angeles, California

Service Robot Co.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Robot Co. seeks a field technician to install, repair, and maintain drones and docking stations at customer sites in the Los Angeles area. This contract role includes outdoor work, driving between sites, and occasional overnight travel.

You will diagnose faults, replace components, update firmware, and perform scheduled maintenance while keeping accurate service records. Training and certifications are provided free to selected candidates, with paid first job support.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronics repair, RC or FPV drone building, avionics, or low-voltage systems.
• Patience with small parts and precise repairs.
• Methodical fault-finding approach.
• Accurate records and clear communication.
• Willingness to drive, work outdoors, and travel overnight.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair drones and docking/charging stations at customer sites.
• 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.
• Explain repairs and next steps to customers.

Skills

Electronics repair

Drone building

Avionics

Low-voltage systems

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Industry certifications in drones/electronics

Job description

Los Angeles, California | 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.