Senior Drone Systems Technician (UAS Assembly)

Robinson Unmanned; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Unmanned in Wilmington, MA seeks a Senior UAS Technician to support manufacturing and assembly of UAV products. The role emphasizes hands-on building, configuration, and testing to ensure high-quality delivery in a fast-paced production environment.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in drone/electro-mechanical assembly, soldering proficiency, and calibration of gimbals/IMUs, plus an Associate degree (or BA).

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• 7+ years of experience assembling electro-mechanical products and drone systems.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate mandatory for flight testing.
• IPC J-STD-001 soldering qualification.
• Experience with calibration of gimbals, compasses, and IMUs.
• Able to handle small components with hand tools and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and configure UAV products per established specifications.
• Configure flight control software using Mission Planner.
• Perform in-process quality checks and functional tests prior to delivery.
• Install and update internal drone software to meet design standards.
• Calibrate gimbals, compasses, and IMUs.
• Conduct precision soldering and micro-miniature board repairs using a microscope.

Skills

Drone assembly

Electro-mechanical assembly

Quality assurance

Flight software configuration

Soldering

Multimeter usage

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Associate Degree (A.S. or A.A.S.) or BA in a relevant field

Tools

Multimeter

DC Power Supply

Electronic wire stripper

Microscope

Job description

Robinson Unmanned in Wilmington, MA seeks a Senior UAS Technician to support manufacturing and assembly of UAV products. The role emphasizes hands-on building, configuration, and testing to ensure high-quality delivery in a fast-paced production environment.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in drone/electro-mechanical assembly, soldering proficiency, and calibration of gimbals/IMUs, plus an Associate degree (or BA).