UAV Integration Technician

Blackwing; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainmaker in El Segundo, CA is seeking a hands-on Production Technician to assemble and test UAVs, integrate wiring, and support field operations. This role offers exposure to aerospace-grade systems in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will read schematics, perform quality control, and help scale production while maintaining safety. Experience with mechanical and electrical assembly, plus ability to lift up to 50 lbs, is required.

Qualifications

• 2–6+ years hands-on UAV/aerospace experience in 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 mechanical and electrical systems
• 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

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

Skills

UAV/aerospace experience

Mechanical assembly

Electrical integration

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Field travel

Attention to detail

Independent work

Safety procedures

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

3D printers

Torque drivers

Multimeters

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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