Hands-on sUAS Manufacturing Technician

Draganfly Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage Reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Generous time-off program

Job summary

Draganfly Inc. is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to assemble, test, and maintain prototype and production small unmanned aircraft systems at our Merrifield, Virginia facility.

You will work with technicians and engineers to ensure neat, reliable workmanship and contribute to both development and production tasks. The role requires soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly expertise, with on-site training for CNC and 3D printing equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with hands-on skills; post-secondary not required.
• Skilled at soldering small electronics and wiring harnesses.
• Experience with mechanical assembly in drone construction.
• Proficient with hand and power tools; basic electronics trouble shooting.
• Familiar with radio control and data transmission devices.
• Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR due to export controls.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electronic components in a repeatable, organized manner.
• Test, operate, and troubleshoot sUAS and related equipment.
• Set up and modify electronics; install software/firmware for components.
• Fabricate components with hand/power tools; operate CNC/3D printing equipment.
• Maintain records, document maintenance, and support safety and cleanliness.
• Travel occasionally to provide onsite technical support at events.

Skills

Soldering small electronics

Wiring harnesses

Mechanical assembly techniques

Hand & power tools usage

Troubleshooting electronics

Radio control/data transmission

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bench tools

Soldering stations

DMM/Oscilloscope

CNC machinery

3D printers

Thermoforming equipment

Job description

Draganfly Inc. is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to assemble, test, and maintain prototype and production small unmanned aircraft systems at our Merrifield, Virginia facility.

You will work with technicians and engineers to ensure neat, reliable workmanship and contribute to both development and production tasks. The role requires soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly expertise, with on-site training for CNC and 3D printing equipment.