UAV Integration Technician

Make Rain; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Make Rain in California is seeking a skilled individual to join the Production team focused on assembling and testing UAVs. This role involves integrating advanced technologies to enhance precipitation processes while working in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–6+ years of experience in UAV or aerospace, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. If you're ready to make an impact, apply now!

Qualifications

• 2–6+ years of hands-on experience in UAV, aerospace, robotics, integration, and manufacturing.
• Strong experience with mechanical assembly and electrical integration.
• Ability to read technical drawings and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test UAVs.
• Perform harness integration and electrical assemblies.
• Support field operations and maintenance protocols.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical integration

Experience with UAV

Troubleshooting complex systems

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Tools

3D printers

Torque drivers

Multimeters

5-axis machines

Job description

Rainmaker is pioneering a modern cloud seeding system to solve water scarcity and inclement weather problems. We develop and incorporate radar validation, weather‑resistant UAS, numerical weather modeling, and sustainable cloud seeds into an effective precipitation enhancement solution.

The Production team at Rainmaker builds our UAS platforms, assembles dispersion payloads, and integrates in‑situ/remote sensing systems into every vehicle we deliver. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast‑paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and ensures mission success in the field, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and perform tests on UAVs
• Perform harness integration and electrical assemblies
• Support field operations and maintenance protocols
• Perform quality control on incoming materials and finished assemblies
• Support production scaling and process improvement

Qualifications

• 2–6+ years of hands‑on experience in UAV, aerospace, robotics, integration and full‑scale manufacturing
• Strong experience with mechanical assembly and electrical integration
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems (mechanical and electrical)
• Willingness to travel and support field operations and flight testing
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship
• Able to work independently and take ownership of tasks
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, evolving environments
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Familiarity with basic shop safety procedures
• Experience in MIG and TIG welding
• Familiarity with the use of 3D printers
• Familiarity with the use of torque drivers, power supplies, multimeters etc
• Experience machining on 3 and 5 axis machines
• Part 107 certification