UAV Final Assembly Technician I — Precision & Impact

Redwire Defense Tech; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disabiliy

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking a Final Assembly Technician to perform final assembly and test functions for UAVs and UASs. This is a highly technical, hands-on role that involves assembling aircraft, support equipment, and ground-station communications, while supporting engineering with technical issues.

The position requires a strong mechanical/electrical assembly background, the ability to read drawings, and effective communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of assembly of small mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, engineering 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.
• Inspects 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

Assembly experience

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Windows PC skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking a Final Assembly Technician to perform final assembly and test functions for UAVs and UASs. This is a highly technical, hands-on role that involves assembling aircraft, support equipment, and ground-station communications, while supporting engineering with technical issues.

The position requires a strong mechanical/electrical assembly background, the ability to read drawings, and effective communication in a fast-paced environment.