UAV Integration Technician Hardware

Front Door Defense; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime and equity compensation

Job summary

Rainmaker is seeking a UAV Integration Technician in El Segundo, California. This role involves assembling UAVs, performing tests, and supporting field operations in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has 2–6+ years of relevant experience in UAV, aerospace, or robotics.

As part of a pioneering team focused on innovative solutions for water scarcity, you will contribute directly to mission success by ensuring the reliability of our UAS platforms.

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.

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

Mechanical assembly

Electrical integration

Technical drawing interpretation

Complex system troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Tools

3D printers

Torque drivers

Multimeters

Job description

UAV Integration Technician

Assemble UAVs and support field testing to ensure mission-ready aircraft

Location: El Segundo, California, United States

Compensation: $30 - 35 USD / hour

About The Role

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

Compensation: $30 - $35 an hour, plus overtime and equity