Lead UAV Integration Technician (Field-Ready)

Make-Rain, LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainmaker is seeking a Lead UAV Integration Technician to coordinate the build and integration of our aerospace platforms. You will oversee assembly of UAVs, lead technicians, and ensure quality and on-time delivery across production and field testing.

You will draft build procedures, sign off on electrical wiring, and collaborate with engineering to resolve field and design gaps. Travel to support field operations may be required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on UAV, aerospace, robotics maintenance experience.
• 3+ years leading a technician team.
• Strong mechanical assembly and electrical integration experience.
• Ability to read and create technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience writing or improving build instructions or assembly docs.
• Willingness to travel for field operations and flight testing.
• Attention to detail and craftsmanship; enforce quality standards.
• Ability to coordinate work across multiple technicians in fast-paced env.
• Strong communication to translate field issues to engineering.
• Comfortable owning team output and accountability.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Familiarity with 3D printers, torque drivers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate integration efforts across the team to hit production schedules.
• Own the build process from components to complete UAV systems.
• Draft and maintain build procedures and wiring diagrams.
• Lead electrical integration quality and sign off on work.
• Communicate field and build gaps to engineering and stakeholders.
• Train and develop technicians; onboard new integration staff.
• Drive quality inspection standards for parts and final assembly.
• Improve production processes and capture lessons learned for scaling.
• Manage parts, tooling, and shop resources with supply chain.
• Escalate blockers and ensure safety standards are followed.

Skills

UAV maintenance

Team leadership

Electrical integration

Mechanical assembly

Technical drawings

Root cause analysis

Field testing

Safety compliance

Strong communication

Production coordination

Tools

3D printers

Torque drivers

Multimeters

Machining (3/5 axis)

Job description

Rainmaker is seeking a Lead UAV Integration Technician to coordinate the build and integration of our aerospace platforms. You will oversee assembly of UAVs, lead technicians, and ensure quality and on-time delivery across production and field testing.

You will draft build procedures, sign off on electrical wiring, and collaborate with engineering to resolve field and design gaps. Travel to support field operations may be required.