UAV Production Technician I — Secret Clearance

Platform Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace is seeking a UAV Production Technician I to assist in the assembly, installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of aircraft and related equipment under direct supervision.

You will support payload configurations, program aircraft systems, and maintain ground support equipment, following SOPs and safety standards. Requires a high school diploma and 0-2 years in a similar role; ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, 0-2 years experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to strict quality and safety standards.
• Ability to operate fabrication equipment, including drill presses, band saws, upcut saws, press brakes, and metal-cutting shears.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic mechanical and/or electrical assembly, testing, and integration of electromechanical components and subassemblies using blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Use hand tools, adhesives, and fasteners to assemble UAV components and subassemblies.
• Align, fit, and join component parts using precision measuring equipment, calibrated hand tools, and power tools.
• Maintain and troubleshoot aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Perform unmanned aviation ground handling activities.
• Conduct maintenance, repairs, and modifications on aircraft structures and components.
• Assist with quality inspections and verification checks throughout the production process.
• Follow established work instructions, SOPs, and safety requirements.
• Maintain equipment used to support aircraft production and mission operations.
• Comply with production procedures, maintenance manuals, and quality standards.
• Report discrepancies, defects, or process issues to supervisors and team leads promptly.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Reading blueprints

Quality inspection

SOP compliance

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

FOD training

Education

High school diploma

0-2 years experience

Tools

Drill presses

Band saws

Press brakes

Metal-cutting shears

Job description

Platform Aerospace is seeking a UAV Production Technician I to assist in the assembly, installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of aircraft and related equipment under direct supervision.

You will support payload configurations, program aircraft systems, and maintain ground support equipment, following SOPs and safety standards. Requires a high school diploma and 0-2 years in a similar role; ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.