UAV Final Assembly Technician I

edgeautonomy-careers; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical/vision/dental insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA options

Critical illness plan

Accident coverage

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Final Assembly Technician to perform final assembly and test functions on UAVs/UAS, ensuring airworthiness and supporting engineering. You will work in a fast-paced production environment, read engineering drawings, operate precision test equipment, and document production steps while coordinating with engineering and leadership.

This role requires adherence to safety standards, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and awareness of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of assembling small complex mechanical and electrical systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to read and follow drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and BOMs.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, production environment where quality matters.
• Proficient with Windows PCs (word processing and spreadsheets).
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.
• Technical problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Follow shop safety and policies.
• Complete production documentation.
• Assemble UAV/UAS structures and subassemblies.
• Operate precision measuring and test equipment.
• Communicate challenges with leadership and engineering.
• Maintain clean workstation and production area.
• Recommend improvements to management and engineering.
• Inspect components for airworthiness.
• Perform replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft equipment.
• Support problem solving of technical issues.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Team player

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Final Assembly Technician to perform final assembly and test functions on UAVs/UAS, ensuring airworthiness and supporting engineering. You will work in a fast-paced production environment, read engineering drawings, operate precision test equipment, and document production steps while coordinating with engineering and leadership.

This role requires adherence to safety standards, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and awareness of