Drone Manufacturing Technician: Prototyping, Assembly & Testing

Draganfly Innovations, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage reimbursement

401(k) with employer matching

Generous time-off program

Professional development support (FAA)

Job summary

Draganfly Innovations, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician for our Merrifield, Virginia facility. You will assemble sensitive electronic and mechanical systems for prototype and production sUAS, ensuring neat, efficient, and repeatable workmanship.

You will test, modify, and troubleshoot hardware and firmware, set up test configurations, and support the engineering team with documentation and process improvements. Occasional travel to events will be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with hands-on skills or equivalent practical experience.
• Skilled at soldering small electronics and creating wiring harnesses.
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly techniques used in drone construction.
• Experience using common hand and power tools.
• Basic troubleshooting with software on electronic devices.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting radio control and data transmission devices.
• Able to follow build plans and schematics with high attention to detail.
• U.S. Person as defined under ITAR due to export-controlled nature of work.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electronic components in a organized, repeatable manner.
• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot sUAS and related equipment.
• Set up equipment to test, evaluate, and modify electronic components and assemblies.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot software and firmware for electronic components.
• Solder and assemble wiring harnesses and PCBs; fabricate mechanical components.
• Operate CNC machinery, thermoforming equipment, and 3D printers with training.
• Document manufacturing records and maintain inventory control; keep workspace safe.
• Occasionally travel to provide onsite technical support at events.

Skills

Soldering

Wiring harnesses

Mechanical assembly

Troubleshooting electronics

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bench tools

Soldering equipment

RC and data transmission gear

Job description

Draganfly Innovations, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician for our Merrifield, Virginia facility. You will assemble sensitive electronic and mechanical systems for prototype and production sUAS, ensuring neat, efficient, and repeatable workmanship.

You will test, modify, and troubleshoot hardware and firmware, set up test configurations, and support the engineering team with documentation and process improvements. Occasional travel to events will be required.