UAV Assembly & Maintenance Technician

Matternet, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited PTO

Company holidays

Job summary

Matternet is building the future of delivery with autonomous drone networks and is seeking a Production and Maintenance Technician to assemble, inspect, test, and maintain UAVs and ground equipment to aerospace-grade standards. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure reliable operation and data-driven performance.

You will follow complex instructions and SOPs, handle sensitive electronics, fabricate components, and perform tests with specialized

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building aerospace-grade or similar high-precision products.

Responsibilities

• Assemble UAVs and related ground support equipment to aerospace-grade quality standards.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and improve electromechanical systems.
• Perform through-hole and SMT soldering.
• Build wire harnesses, perform terminal crimping, and route cables cleanly and securely.
• Use precision tools and measurement equipment to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Execute tests using specialized fixtures and equipment.
• Write clear, detailed work instructions that are easy to follow.
• Use software tools to test, track, and share production data with teammates.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Education

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Matternet is building the future of delivery with autonomous drone networks and is seeking a Production and Maintenance Technician to assemble, inspect, test, and maintain UAVs and ground equipment to aerospace-grade standards. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure reliable operation and data-driven performance.

You will follow complex instructions and SOPs, handle sensitive electronics, fabricate components, and perform tests with specialized