Technician

Pitch Aeronautics; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid holidaysFlexible work schedule

Job summary

Pitch Aeronautics Inc. in Boise, ID is seeking a full-time Technician to assemble WireWarrior sensors and Astria drone subassemblies, perform routine drone maintenance, and prep field kits.

You’ll follow detailed work instructions and work closely with engineering to support product development. Ideal candidates are hands-on, comfortable with hand and power tools, eager to learn, and able to work on-site in Boise.

Qualifications

• Soldering familiarity and comfort with hand/power tools.
• Mechanical intuition and ability to follow assembly instructions closely.
• Strong communication, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Coachable and eager to learn; willing to do small tasks while aiming for bigger opportunities.
• On-site Boise work requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assemble WireWarrior sensors and Astria drone subassemblies following work instructions.
• Perform routine drone maintenance, inspections, part swaps, battery charging, and prep.
• Prepare sensors and kits for field installs and shipping.
• Use hand and shop tools to build fixtures and simple parts.
• Record data for test-stand runs and product tests (pressure, vibration, environment).
• Keep the shop organized and help track parts.
• Write clear notes on assembly and maintenance tasks for engineers.
• Provide structured feedback on the platform with suggestions for improvement.

Skills

Soldering familiarity

Hand and power tools

Mechanical intuition

Follow assembly instructions

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Willing to learn

Education

Pursuing engineering degree or related field

Tools

CAD familiarity

Drill press

Job description

Pitch Aeronautics Inc. Technician – Boise, ID

Full time

Pitch Aeronautics builds WireWarrior weather sensors and installs them on transmission lines with Astria, our own install drone. You’ll spend your time on assembly, maintenance, and prep work for drones and weather sensors.

About Pitch Aeronautics Inc.

Pitch Aeronautics (www.pitchaero.com) is a rapidly growing startup creating game-changing solutions for the utility industry. Pitch has developed a drone to install our line sensor, bird diverters, and other equipment on power lines. Our drone-deployable line sensors wirelessly transmit environmental and line characteristics to an online secure API to help utilities push more power through existing lines, prevent wildfires, and improve grid reliability.

At Pitch we’ve fostered a collaborative, fun, “get-stuff-done” working environment. We believe in moving fast and creating products and prototypes rapidly. If you’re looking for a place where you can make a difference on day one, be empowered to achieve, and love working in small teams, we want to meet you!

Description

This role is built to grow. There are three optional paths:

• Flight ops track: come on as a technician, get trained up, and join the flight ops and pilot crew.
• Engineering track: come on as a technician while you pursue an engineering degree. As you move toward your junior year, shift toward lighter tech work and more intern-level engineering projects, with the potential to join full-time as an engineer after graduation.
• Lead technician track: grow your technician skills across all our products and move into a leadership role overseeing and mentoring other technicians.

If you're curious how things work, like to build, and want to learn from engineers who’ll give you real responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Assemble WireWarrior sensors and Astria drone subassemblies following work instructions closely.
• Perform routine drone maintenance: inspections, part swaps, battery charging and logging, and pre- and post-flight prep.
• Prepare sensors, clamps, and equipment kits for field installs and shipping.
• Use hand and shop tools (drill press, saws, small power tools) to build fixtures and simple parts.
• Help set up and record data for test-stand runs and product tests (pressure, vibration, environmental).
• Keep the shop organized and help receive and track parts.
• Write clear step-by-step notes on assembly and maintenance tasks that engineers can review and formalize.
• Give structured feedback on the platform: what works, what doesn't, and why, with suggestions for improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Some soldering familiarity.
• Comfort with hand and power tools (e.g., drill press).
• Mechanical intuition and the ability to follow assembly instructions closely.
• Strong communication skills: comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a professional setting.
• Reliable, consistent, and detail-oriented.
• Coachable and eager to learn, and willing to do the small stuff while working toward bigger opportunities.
• Able to work on-site in Boise.

Desired Qualifications

• Currently pursuing, or headed toward, an engineering or mechanical degree. (we are open to part-time roles for current students)
• General exposure to basic manufacturing or machining processes (an intro university design or shop course is plenty).
• CAD familiarity.
• Prior hands-on experience: robotics club, FIRST Robotics, car work, or personal projects.
• Interest in aviation or drones.
• Adaptable in a startup environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Benefits

• 120 hrs of paid time off
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid holidaysFlexible work schedule

In accordance with federal requirements and regulations, Pitch Aeronautics does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age.