UAV Final Assembly Technician

Redwire; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid PTO

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Disability insurance

HSA and FSA options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Final Assembly Technician to perform final assembly and test functions on UAVs/UASs, per engineering and production documentation. The role is technically hands-on, assembling aircraft, support equipment, and ground station communications, while aiding engineering with technical issues.

The position emphasizes strict safety, documentation accuracy, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with potential ITAR/EAR considerations and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of assembly of small complex mechanical and electrical systems using hand tools in a production environment.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, engineering assembly drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and bills of materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follows shop safety requirements and other relevant policies
• Completes production documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assembles UAV/UAS aircraft structures and subassemblies such as fuselages, wings, ground stations, and support kits
• Operates precision measuring and test equipment
• Communicates challenges with leadership and engineering
• Maintains a clean and orderly workstation and production environment
• Provides recommendations for improvement to management and engineering
• Inspect UAV or UAV/UAS aircraft components per engineering and production documentation and checks for damage, defects, corrosion, or other wear and tear to ensure airworthiness
• Recommends and perform replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft equipment based on inspection of returned aircraft
• Supports problem solving activities for technical issues

Skills

3+ years assembly

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Hand tools

Read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Final Assembly Technician to perform final assembly and test functions on UAVs/UASs, per engineering and production documentation. The role is technically hands-on, assembling aircraft, support equipment, and ground station communications, while aiding engineering with technical issues.

The position emphasizes strict safety, documentation accuracy, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with potential ITAR/EAR considerations and