Senior Drone Lab Technician – Systems, Testing & UAS Ops

Xtend; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

You will lead daily lab operations, diagnose failures, and work with engineers, flight operations, and program teams to execute test plans, improving reliability for real-world deployments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience building drones or RC systems
• Strong background in electronic components and wiring, soldering and rework
• Experience performing lab work, system testing, diagnostics, and quality control
• Familiarity with RF and communication components
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with engineering and production teams

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of technicians in the assembly, integration, and maintenance of drone systems and related platforms
• Support engineering teams with prototype development, system integration, and testing
• Perform laboratory testing, diagnostics, debugging, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, RF, and software-related issues
• Execute quality control (QC) procedures to ensure systems meet internal and customer standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient lab environment
• Document processes, test results, and technical findings as required
• Interface with engineers to resolve design, integration, or production issues

Skills

Drones

Electronics

Soldering

Mechanical assembly

Lab testing

Diagnostics

Quality control

RF components

Team collaboration

Independent work

Tools

Priority ERP

Monday.com

Linux basics

Job description

You will lead daily lab operations, diagnose failures, and work with engineers, flight operations, and program teams to execute test plans, improving reliability for real-world deployments.