Electrical Technician

Kelly Services; Van Buren Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an Electrical Technician to support UAV prototype development, wiring, PCB work, and avionics integration. You will build, test, and troubleshoot electrical systems for prototypes, collaborating closely with engineers to turn designs into working hardware.

The role emphasizes hands-on fabrication, harnessing, soldering, and rapid iteration in a fast-paced prototyping environment, with 1st shift and on-site work in Michigan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience in electronics/avionics.
• Experience building wire harnesses and PCB assemblies.
• Familiarity with soldering, crimping, and connector termination.
• Prototyping environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, test, and troubleshoot electrical systems and components for prototype UAVs.
• Assemble wire harnesses, PCB boards, and avionics hardware.
• Document wiring changes and test results during development.

Skills

Wire harness fabrication

Soldering

PCB work

Electrical troubleshooting

Avionics/UAV systems

Cable assembly

Reading schematics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Crimping tools

Bench power supplies

Soldering stations

Conformal coating inspection

Job description

Electrical Technician – UAV / Prototype Electronics

Direct Hire | $25-$32/hr | Hands-On Electronics & Prototype Development

Kelly Services is hiring an Electrical Technician to support the development, integration, and testing of advanced unmanned aircraft systems and electronic subassemblies.

This is a hands-on technical role for someone who enjoys building wire harnesses, soldering, terminating connectors, working with PCBs, troubleshooting electrical systems, and turning engineering designs into functional prototype hardware.

If you like fast-moving development work where you can build, test, troubleshoot, modify, and improve electrical systems, this could be a strong next step.

Job Details

Pay: $25-$32 per hour, based on experience
Employment Type:Temp to hire
Shift:1st Shift
Location: Van Buren Twsp

Why You’ll Want This Job

• $25-$32/hour, based on experience

• Hands-on work with UAV, avionics, robotics, and prototype electronics

• Build and modify real prototype hardware

• Work closely with engineering teams during product development

• Variety of harness fabrication, PCB work, testing, integration, and troubleshooting

• Opportunity to support both bench testing and flight testing

• Work with advanced electrical and electronic systems instead of repetitive production assembly

• Excellent opportunity to grow your skills in aerospace, robotics, UAV systems, and electrical integration

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Electrical Technician, you’ll support engineers by building, installing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems and components used in prototype unmanned aircraft.

Your work will include:

Wire Harness & Cable Fabrication

• Build prototype wire harnesses and cable assemblies

• Cut, strip, crimp, solder, splice, terminate, and label wiring

• Assemble connectors, contacts, terminals, backshells, and related hardware

• Build assemblies from schematics, pinouts, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings

• Modify prototype cables and harnesses as designs evolve

• Route wiring with proper strain relief, protection, service loops, and separation

• Perform continuity, polarity, resistance, and basic electrical checks

PCB & Electronics Assembly

• Prepare prototype PCBs for installation

• Install electronic boards, flight controllers, avionics modules, and power distribution hardware

• Perform basic PCB rework and component or connector replacement

• Support PCB bring-up and functional testing

• Apply and inspect conformal coating

• Mask connectors, test points, switches, and mounting surfaces as required

• Troubleshoot electrical issues at the board, connector, and system level

UAV Integration & Testing

You may support the installation and testing of systems such as:

• Flight controllers

• ESCs

• Power distribution systems

• GNSS / RTK equipment

• Telemetry radios

• Cameras

• Pumps and actuators

• Sensors

• Other avionics and electronic systems

You’ll also:

• Use multimeters, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, and other diagnostic equipment

• Assist with bench, ground, and flight testing

• Diagnose wiring, power, connector, and communication issues

• Build temporary electrical test setups

• Perform prototype modifications and repairs

• Document wiring changes, hardware updates, and test results

What We’re Looking For

This could be a strong fit if you have 2+ years of hands-on experience in areas such as:

• Electrical assembly

• Electronics assembly

• Wire harness fabrication

• Cable assembly

• Avionics

• Robotics

• Automotive electronics

• Aerospace electronics

• Prototype development

We’re especially interested in candidates with hands-on experience in:

• Crimping

• Soldering

• Wire preparation

• Connector termination

• Cable and harness assembly

• Reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

• Following pinouts and assembly drawings

• PCB handling and installation

• Electrical troubleshooting

Tools & Equipment You May Use

• Wire strippers and cutters

• Professional crimping tools

• Terminal insertion and extraction tools

• Soldering stations

• Multimeters

• Bench power supplies

• Oscilloscopes

• Heat-shrink equipment

• Cable braiding and sleeving tools

• Electronic test equipment

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• IPC-A-610

• IPC/WHMA-A-620

• PCB conformal coating and masking

• Aerospace or military-style harnesses

• UAV or aircraft electronics

• Robotics

• Automotive electrical systems

• High-current battery and power wiring

• CAN communication

• Ethernet

• PWM

• Shielding and EMI-conscious wiring practices

• Braided sleeving and strain relief

• Flight controllers

• ESCs

• GNSS / RTK systems

• Telemetry radios

• Sensors and companion computers

Experience with connector families such as Molex, JST, Amphenol, Hirose, D-sub, circular connectors, or similar systems is also valuable.

Work Style

This is a prototype-development environment, so candidates should be comfortable:

• Working independently

• Handling changing requirements

• Supporting rapid design revisions

• Troubleshooting problems without always having a perfectly defined answer

• Communicating closely with engineers

• Documenting changes and test results

• Supporting prototype and flight testing activities

• Traveling domestically or internationally when needed

Physical & Work Environment

This position combines office, lab, and hands-on engineering environments.

Candidates should be comfortable:

• Sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday

• Working at a computer as needed

• Performing detailed hands-on electrical assembly

• Working around mechanical equipment and prototype systems

• Occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Wearing required PPE

• Working around occasional noise, vibration, and changing temperatures

• Supporting prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting activities

Build the Electronics Behind Advanced UAV Systems

If you enjoy soldering, wiring, troubleshooting, prototype builds, PCBs, avionics, and hands-on electrical work, this is an opportunity to apply those skills in an advanced product-development environment.

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