Senior UAS Technician

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 (formerly Ascent AeroSystems) is the uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) business unit of Robinson Helicopter Company. Focused on designing and manufacturing all-weather, high-performance UAS from 249g to 1,500 pounds, Robinson Unmanned combines modular open system architecture, advanced autonomy technologies, and robust, full-scale manufacturing expertise to deliver scalable, aerospace-grade, unmanned VTOL capabilities across mission-critical industrial, civil and defense markets, all while reducing human risk and increasing operational efficiencies.

• Do you want to create new and useful things at the bleeding edge of technology?
• Are you relentlessly curious, eager to learn new things?
• Do people turn to you because they know they can count on you?
• Are you able to dare greatly, fail quickly, and keep moving?
• When things get difficult, can you double-down and persevere?
• Do you want to be part of something bigger?

If this describes you, please read on! Among the current openings, we’re on the lookout for a Senior UAS Technician who will support the manufacturing and assembly of its UAV products. A successful candidate will be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment using assorted types of equipment and processes, while being motivated to deliver the highest quality products to our customers. The ideal candidate is a roll-up-your-sleeves, high energy, collaborative UAS enthusiast who works well on a team and individually. Full-time position based in our Wilmington, Massachusetts headquarters.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Product Assembly and Configuration: Assemble and configure products according to established specifications and instructions. Configuring flight control software using Mission Planner
• Quality Assurance: Perform and document all in-process quality checks and operational tests to qualify UAS products prior to delivery.
• Firmware Updates: Installing and updating internal drone software to ensure the vehicle conforms to design standards.
• System Calibration: Aligning and calibrating gimbals, compasses, IMUs
• Precision Soldering: Using microscopes for micro-miniature board-level repairs

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Associate Degree (A.S. or A.A.S.), BA in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience in assembling electro-mechanical products, hands-on experience in drone repair, RC systems, or aerospace electronics.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (Mandatory for flight testing).
• IPC J-STD-001 (Soldering)
• Perform board-level troubleshooting and repair on Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs), power distribution boards, and integrated sensor suites (Camera Payloads, RTK, Multispectral).
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, Able to handle, manipulate, and assemble small components with a variety of hand tools. Use Multimeter, DC Power Supply, Electronics Wire stripper.
• Resourceful Problem-Solver: You thrive in dynamic settings, leveraging your technical expertise and creative thinking to overcome challenges, continuously seeking out new knowledge and skills to enhance performance and deliver impactful results.
• Proactive Innovator: you know how to take the initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and drive projects forward with minimal supervision, demonstrating a keen ability to think strategically and execute tactically in a fast-paced environment.