UAV Integration Technician

Job Description

The UAV Integration Technician is responsible for constructing unmanned aircraft from parts, kits, and subassemblies through final integration, system checkout, and flight-readiness preparation. This hands‑on role requires the technician to perform mechanical assembly, wiring, avionics installation, propulsion and power system integration, configuration updates, documentation, troubleshooting, and pre‑flight support to deliver complete aircraft ready for test or operational use.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and integration instructions.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical assembly, structural integration, electrical systems, wiring, and basic avionics or embedded systems.
• Experience with DoD or Aerospace, UAV, and avionics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and system‑level integration.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, quality standards, and tool‑control practices.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, evolving environments and iterative build, test, and refinement cycles.

The UAV Integration Technician is responsible for constructing unmanned aircraft from parts, kits, and subassemblies through final integration, system checkout, and flight‑readiness preparation. This hands‑on role requires the technician to perform mechanical assembly, wiring, avionics installation, propulsion and power system integration, configuration updates, documentation, troubleshooting, and pre‑flight support to deliver complete aircraft ready for test or operational use.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and integration instructions.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical assembly, structural integration, electrical systems, wiring, and basic avionics or embedded systems.
• Experience with DoD or Aerospace, UAV, and avionics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and system‑level integration.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, quality standards, and tool‑control practices.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, evolving environments and iterative build, test, and refinement cycles.

• Assemble UAS airframes from subcomponents through full system integration.
• Read and follow engineering drawings, schematics, work instructions, and 3D models.
• Execute build instructions, engineering drawings, and configuration changes.
• Conduct in-process quality checks and report deviations to the Team Lead immediately.
• Install and integrate avionics systems, autopilots, sensor payloads, and mission systems.
• Set up communications systems, including radios, antennas, and GCS interfaces.
• Install and manage power systems, such as battery stacks, fuel systems, and distribution networks.
• Perform aircraft retrofits across existing fleet configurations.
• Implement engineering change orders (ECOs) and configuration updates.
• Modify wiring harnesses, mounting structures, and system layouts as required.
• Fabricate, route, and troubleshoot wiring harnesses.
• Support integration of power distribution and battery systems.
• Support ground testing, system checkout, and pre-flight prep. Assist with troubleshooting during flight test operations. Deploy to test sites as required to support field operations.
• Diagnose integration issues across mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces.
• Work directly with engineering to resolve system‑level issues.
• Perform rapid fixes and modifications in lab and field environments.
• Deliver fully integrated aircraft on schedule to meet test execution and customer delivery requirements.
• Maintain configuration control and build documentation.
• Support scaling from prototype to low‑rate production.
• Assemble, integrate, troubleshoot,…