Entry-Level Drone Technician - Hands-on Prototyping

Tempest Droneworx™; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Professional Development

Collaborative environment

Hands-on drone exposure

Job summary

Tempest Droneworx in Houston, TX is seeking an energetic Entry-Level Drone Technician to support assembly, maintenance, and testing of drones and related equipment.

You will solder wires, build wiring harnesses, design basic components with Fusion 360, operate 3D printers, and assist with installing motors and controllers. This hands-on role rewards initiative and rapid learning in a fast-paced startup, with medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on soldering experience required.
• Strong cable-management and wiring skills.
• Experience with R/C aircraft, R/C cars, or similar hobby electronics.
• Experience with Fusion 360 and 3D printing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and keen attention to detail.
• Self-starter with initiative.
• Eagerness to learn new tools, systems, and technologies.
• Adaptable, dependable, energetic in a fast-paced startup.
• Clean record; able to pass a background check.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, maintain, and repair drones and related equipment.
• Perform soldering on wires, connectors, and electronic components.
• Build and organize wiring harnesses with proper cable management.
• Design and modify basic components using Fusion 360.
• Operate and maintain 3D printers.
• Assist with installation of motors, flight controllers, radios, cameras, etc.
• Test and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Maintain organized tools, parts, batteries, and work areas.
• Document builds, repairs, inventory, and testing in Office Suite.
• Support demonstrations, field testing, and other projects.
• Take on diverse responsibilities based on project needs.

Skills

Soldering skills

Cable management

R/C electronics

Fusion 360

MS Office

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Willingness to learn

Adaptable

Startup environment

Background check

Visa sponsorship not available

Tools

Fusion 360

3D printing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tempest Droneworx in Houston, TX is seeking an energetic Entry-Level Drone Technician to support assembly, maintenance, and testing of drones and related equipment.

You will solder wires, build wiring harnesses, design basic components with Fusion 360, operate 3D printers, and assist with installing motors and controllers. This hands-on role rewards initiative and rapid learning in a fast-paced startup, with medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO, and professional development opportunities.