Hands-On Drone Assembly & Testing Technician

Draganfly Inc.; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage Reimbursement

401(k) matching

Generous time-off program

Professional development support

Job summary

Draganfly Inc. in Merrifield, VA is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to assemble, test, and maintain prototype and production small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). You will work with electronics, mechanical assemblies, and CNC/3D printing equipment in a clean, organized shop.

Responsibilities include wiring, soldering, following schematics, setup for testing, and collaborating with engineers to improve manufacturing processes. Local travel for onsite support is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, with hands-on skills or equivalent practical experience; formal post-secondary education is not required.
• Skilled at soldering small electronics and creating wiring harnesses.
• Knowledge of common mechanical assembly techniques used in drone construction, including threaded fasteners, adhesives, and related methods.
• Experience using common hand and power tools, including bench and portable versions.
• Basic troubleshooting experience with software on electronic devices, including drivers and communication protocols.
• Experience setting up and troubleshooting radio control and data transmission devices.
• Able to follow build plans and schematics with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR (22 CFR 120.62), a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual, due to the export-controlled nature of the work.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electronic components in a highly 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 printed circuit boards.
• Create and modify mechanical components using hand and power tools.
• Operate CNC machinery, thermoforming equipment, and 3D printers, with onsite training provided as needed.
• Assist with manufacturing records, maintenance documentation, and inventory control processes.
• Finish components through sanding, painting, and other processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Support the engineering team with manufacturing, testing, revisions, and product development tasks as required.
• Occasionally travel to provide onsite technical support at events.

Skills

Soldering

Wiring harnesses

Hand tools

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD software

ArduPilot / BetaFlight / INAV / QGroundControl

3D printers

CNC milling equipment

Job description

Draganfly Inc. in Merrifield, VA is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to assemble, test, and maintain prototype and production small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). You will work with electronics, mechanical assemblies, and CNC/3D printing equipment in a clean, organized shop.

Responsibilities include wiring, soldering, following schematics, setup for testing, and collaborating with engineers to improve manufacturing processes. Local travel for onsite support is required.