UAS Fabrication & Integration Technician

MORSECORP, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MORSE Corp in Cambridge, MA is seeking an experienced R&D Technician to fabricate, assemble, and test airframes and components for unmanned aerial systems. You will work closely with engineers to design, build, and fly UAS, with onsite work and potential travel for flight tests.

This role requires expertise in fiberglass fabrication, adhesives, finishing, and tooling, plus strong documentation and communication. Onsite work in Cambridge, with occasional travel, is expected.

Qualifications

• Expertise fabricating and modifying fiberglass assemblies with cutting/trimming, adhesive bonding, and fastening.
• Expertise with adhesive systems for surface prep and joining various materials.
• Expertise finishing assemblies with hand sanding and painting.
• Experience developing manufacturing aids (jigs, fixtures) for fitment and repeatable results.
• Experience with hand tools including rotary cutting/sanding, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools, and air tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication; documenting fabrication/assembly processes.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lb.
• Model radio-controlled aircraft fabrication experience is a plus.
• SolidWorks and 3D printing exposure is beneficial.
• Experience with composites (wet layup or prepreg) and wiring harnesses.
• GD&T interpretation and electrical test equipment familiarity.
• Ambition to grow responsibilities through mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Modify COTS airframes to incorporate custom avionics and payloads.
• Fabricate, assemble, install, repair, replace, adjust, and align parts across materials.
• Document first article fabrication and maintenance activities.
• Conduct functional tests and checks to verify system performance.
• Refine processes for throughput and quality.
• Communicate needs, status, and issues with engineering and facilities.
• Collaborate on technical solutions within cost and time constraints.

Skills

Fiberglass fabrication and testing

Adhesive systems and joining

Finishing and painting

Manufacturing aids development

Hand and power tools

Documentation and communication

Heavy lifting up to 50 lb

Aircraft/UAS fabrication (desirable)

3D modeling experience (desirable)

Composites materials (desirable)

GD&T reading (desirable)

Wiring harnesses and soldering (des)

Electrical test equipment familiarity

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

GD&T

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Job description

MORSE Corp in Cambridge, MA is seeking an experienced R&D Technician to fabricate, assemble, and test airframes and components for unmanned aerial systems. You will work closely with engineers to design, build, and fly UAS, with onsite work and potential travel for flight tests.

This role requires expertise in fiberglass fabrication, adhesives, finishing, and tooling, plus strong documentation and communication. Onsite work in Cambridge, with occasional travel, is expected.