Drone Assembly Technician

SAIC • North Charleston, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Entry-Level Drone Assembly Technician to assemble, test, and troubleshoot unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ensure they meet quality standards. The role involves building UAV airframes and systems, diagnosing basic electrical and mechanical issues, maintaining assembly and component records, and supporting inventory coordination. The technician will follow engineering drawings, work instructions, safety guidelines, and quality standards while working with electrostatic-discharge-sensitive hardware. This position is onsite in North Charleston, South Carolina. No clearance is required to start, but the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Requirements

• Associate degree and one year of work experience, or high school diploma and two years of work experience.
• Strong interest in drone technology and a basic understanding of electronics.
• Excellent attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to follow assembly instructions and work with precision tools.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble UAV components and systems to specifications, including airframes, mechanical mounts, mechanisms, propulsion components, and camera or payload assemblies.
• Perform baseline electrical diagnosis and address mechanical issues during assembly.
• Follow structural tolerances in accordance with drawings and work instructions, and interpret engineering schematics or drawings to help troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain accurate assembly-process records and support manufacturing documentation, component traceability, and inventory coordination.
• Work in a digital manufacturing tracking enterprise.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and foreign-object-debris-free manufacturing area while following safety guidelines, quality standards, and approved work instructions.
• Identify nonconforming components, assembly defects, and potential safety concerns.
• Work carefully around electrostatic-discharge-sensitive hardware.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree