Drone Hardware Tech: Precision Assembly & Prototyping

Cleo Robotics Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity for new hires

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Cleo Robotics Inc. is seeking an experienced assembly technician to build drones from ground up, handling electronics, sensors, wiring, and mechanical components. You will work with engineers on prototypes and iterations, while maintaining inventory and documentation to support scalable production.

You will ensure quality builds, assist with testing, and help optimize assembly processes for manufacturability and maintenance in a fast-moving startup setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on hardware assembly or repair experience in robotics or drones
• Highly detail-oriented with clean, precise builds and high-quality workmanship
• Advanced soldering skills and strong experience with electronic components, wiring, sensors, batteries, and PCBs
• Comfortable building complex hardware assemblies from documentation or engineering instructions
• Experienced troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical systems
• Able to work independently and take ownership in a fast-paced startup environment
• Highly organized with the ability to manage parts, inventory, and assembly workflows

Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly of drone systems and subassemblies from components to fully built units ready for testing and shipment
• Execute high-quality soldering and electrical integration for production builds
• Follow and refine assembly procedures to ensure consistent, repeatable builds
• Work closely with engineers to support prototype builds and new hardware iterations
• Provide feedback on assembly processes to improve manufacturability and serviceability
• Assist with hands-on testing, tweaks, and adjustments during development cycles
• Diagnose and repair returned drone systems
• Replace or repair electronic components, wiring, and assemblies as needed
• Ensure repaired systems meet operational standards before redeployment
• Receive incoming inventory and verify counts and component quality
• Organize and maintain production inventory and storage systems
• Track inventory levels and notify the team when components need to be reordered
• Prepare finished systems and components for outbound shipment to customers and vendors
• Manage inbound and outbound shipping logistics for hardware and parts
• Ensure all shipments are properly packaged, documented, and tracked
• Maintain clear assembly documentation and build procedures
• Track builds, repairs, and production activity to support production visibility and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and repeatability in the production process
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient production workspace
• Ensure tools, workstations, and assembly areas are ready for daily production work
• Ensure that all production activities comply with safety regulations and company policies

Skills

Hardware assembly

Soldering

Electronics

Troubleshooting

Inventory management

Documentation

Quality craftsmanship

Team collaboration

3D printing

Tools

3D printing

Job description

Cleo Robotics Inc. is seeking an experienced assembly technician to build drones from ground up, handling electronics, sensors, wiring, and mechanical components. You will work with engineers on prototypes and iterations, while maintaining inventory and documentation to support scalable production.

You will ensure quality builds, assist with testing, and help optimize assembly processes for manufacturability and maintenance in a fast-moving startup setting.