Electrical Technician - Final Assembly & Test (UAV/Drone Systems)

Seneca
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 71,000 - 160,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Quality documentation","Independent work","Troubleshooting","Precision craftsmanship"]

As an Electrical Technician on the production team, you’ll perform final assembly and wiring of unmanned aerial systems, including soldering/rework, connector crimping, and PCB/PCBA inspection. You’ll run functional and systems-level testing (power-on, continuity/insulation, sensor calibration, motor/ESC verification, and communications link checks), diagnose electrical faults with test equipment, and document results and non-conformances while following ESD and battery safety procedures.

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Electrical Technician - Final Assembly & Test (UAV/Drone Systems)

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Job Summary

As an Electrical Technician on the production team, you’ll perform final assembly and wiring of unmanned aerial systems, including soldering/rework, connector crimping, and PCB/PCBA inspection. You’ll run functional and systems-level testing (power-on, continuity/insulation, sensor calibration, motor/ESC verification, and communications link checks), diagnose electrical faults with test equipment, and document results and non-conformances while following ESD and battery safety procedures.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform final assembly of UAV electronics, including wiring harnesses, power distribution, flight controllers, motors/ESCs, sensors, and payload electronics.
  • •Solder and rework electronic components and connections to high workmanship standards; crimp and terminate connectors for power and signal wiring.
  • •Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair PCBs and PCBAs; diagnose electrical faults using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic equipment.
  • •Conduct functional and systems-level testing (power-on tests, continuity/insulation checks, sensor calibration, motor/ESC verification, and communication link testing).
  • •Document test results, non-conformances, and assembly deviations; collaborate with engineering on design-for-assembly/design-for-test improvements while following safety, ESD, and battery-handling procedures.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 71,000 - 160,000 annually
Perks:EquityHealth InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeaveHsa

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of hands-on electrical or electromechanical assembly experience, ideally with UAV, robotics, aerospace, or similarly complex systems.
  • •Demonstrated experience building, integrating, repairing, or testing UAV/robotics hardware at the component and system level.
  • •Proficiency in soldering (through-hole and SMT rework) to industry workmanship standards.
  • •Strong crimping and wire harness fabrication skills across multiple connector types and gauges.
  • •Ability to read wiring diagrams/schematics/assembly drawings and troubleshoot PCBs/PCBAs using test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes).
Experience:5+ yearsUAVRoboticsAerospaceElectromechanicalMission-critical
Skills:Attention to detailQuality documentationIndependent workTroubleshootingPrecision craftsmanship
Certifications:IPC-A-610J-STD-001
Tech Stack:UAVDrone systemsSolderingSMTWire harnessesPower distribution systemsFlight controllersMotorsESCsSensorsPayload electronicsPCBPCBAMultimetersOscilloscopesPower suppliesConnectorsJSTMolexXT

Company Brief

Seneca
Provides an online revision and learning platform for school students, offering interactive courses, quizzes, and curriculum-aligned resources to support GCSE and A-level revision and classroom use.
Industry: EdTech
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