Job Details

Background

FlightWave, a subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is looking to fill a Drone Manufacturing Technician position. We are a dynamic and growing drone technology company focused on the manufacturing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS drones) for use in defense, public safety, and other government security organizations.

In this role, you will build, test, and repair drones and associated hardware. The ideal candidate will have a background in assembly and test of electronic systems, such as drones, robotics products, or professional electronics, including experience with circuit level assembly and debug.

Location Note: The role may start in Santa Monica, but the office is expected to move to the Carson/Long Beach area in Q1 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble drones, mechanical subassemblies, and electronic subassemblies.
• Create and refine production documentation, including writing assembly instructions and test procedures.
• Support system level testing activities and flight operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware assembly, and/or installation.
• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity.
• Skill in hand soldering and PCB rework operations.
• Flexibility in adapting to a wide variety of production and R&D project priorities.
• Excellent technical communication skills and writing skills, including drafting manufacturing documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military or other high-reliability operating environments.
• Familiarity with running command line interfaces for programming and test operations.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments.
• Experience in inventory management procedures and kitting operations.
• Experience building or flying drones.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, as required by the duties and responsibilities.
• Adeptness in moving around the office, manufacturing facilities, and other workspaces.

Additional Information

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology, or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What range are you targeting for this position, based on what you know about it now? (It is understood that your targeted pay range may be negotiable based upon the responsibilities of the position, but a range is required to be considered.)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Monica or Carson/Long Beach: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person