Production Technician I-III

Inspired Flight; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401k with company match

Quarterly Team Bonus Plan

Job summary

Inspired Flight in San Luis Obispo, CA, seeks a Production Technician II to join our manufacturing team. You will handle complex mechanical and electrical assembly of medium and heavy-lift drones, contributing to a fast-growing UAV company with upward mobility.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in manufacturing, hands-on tool use, soldering, and a collaborative mindset. The role emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and willingness to take on new challenges.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in manufacturing or assembly preferred.
• Experience in aviation/aerospace/defense is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Solder PCBs to IPC and quality standards.
• Test electrical equipment and perform mechanical assembly.
• Assemble payloads and wire harnesses.
• Assist in prototyping and setting up tests with Engineering.
• Support in QA inspections and part documentation.

Skills

Collaborative

Creative thinking

Self-starter

Hand tools proficiency

Soldering and wiring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Soldering iron

Crimpers

Torque drivers

Job description

Company Description

Inspired Flight’s Purpose Statement says it all - Conserving resources, creating jobs, and saving lives by leading the American small unmanned aerial systems (“sUAS”) Industry. Founded in San Luis Obispo, California our entirely U.S.-based team designs, builds, and supports highly capable and flexible drone platforms for both commercial and government customers.

Our purpose-driven team exemplifies our Core Values. We are:

• Team Players who stay humble and focus on accomplishing more by helping others
• Honest people with a deep commitment to acting and speaking with integrity in everything we do
• Grit filled professionals, who demonstrate our perseverance on a regular basis as we bounce back in the face of adversity
• Diversity Seeking as we place a high value in people of all heritages, genders, sexual orientations, and points of view
• Self-Aware individuals striving to clearly understand our own strengths and weaknesses
• Continuously Improving, humbly committed to improving ourselves, our products, our customers, and our company

Underlying all of this is our deeply rooted belief that the cutting‑edge aerial tools we create are advancing an industry that is good for people, good for our planet and good for the United States of America.

Location

This is an in-office position for hire at Inspired Flight’s HQ in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Job Description

Inspired Flight is seeking a talented and experienced Production Technician II to join our manufacturing team. A Production Technician II is a specialized role responsible for complex mechanical and electrical manufacturing of medium and heavy lift small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS or drones).

This position is at the core of the manufacturing team at Inspired Flight and will be part of a rapidly growing company in the growing UAV industry. Lots of upward mobility available for this role!

Typical responsibilities:

• Soldering PCBs to IPC standards and Inspired Flight quality standards
• Testing of electrical equipment
• Mechanical assembly of aircraft components
• Payload assembly and testing
• Wire harness assembly
• Assist in developmental assembly and prototyping of production parts
• Assist Engineering in setting up and running tests

You’ll excel in this role if you have:

• Work well in a collaborative environment
• Aren’t shy about proposing creative ideas on how to improve product
• Are a self-starter and enjoy taking on new challenges requiring creative solutions

Technician I

• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience, or relevant professional experience
• Familiarity with basic hand tools, such as screwdrivers and wire cutters
• Experience with mechanical assembly of parts, at home or work

Technician II

• 2-5 years of manufacturing experience, or relevant professional experience
• Well versed with hand tools and powered tools, such as wire crimpers, soldering irons, electric torque drivers
• Experience in specialty mechanical and/or electrical assembly, including wire harnesses and electronic assembly

Technician III

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, or relevant professional experience
• Advanced skills with tools and processes, such as PCB-level soldering, QC inspection, sensors and calibration, fine part assembly
• Demonstrated aptitude in wide range of technology manufacturing, aerospace preferred

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of manufacturing or assembly work experience
• Experience preferably in the following industries: aviation, aerospace, defense sector

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Plan
• 401k w/ company match
• Quarterly Team Bonus Plan

Pay Bands:

Production Technician I: $22-$25

Production Technician II: $24-$28

Production Technician III: $26-$34

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to sit and stand for long periods; use hand tools like soldering iron, heat gun, crimpers, and exacto knives; talk, hear, and use hands for fine motor operations; use a computer and telephone.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Inspired Flight is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer that seeks to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.