Drone Electronics Technician

Askari Defense•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is designed for a skilled drone electronics technician who can build interceptor drones from the component level through complete, flight-ready systems. Askari is looking for hands-on electromechanical technicians to join our production and prototyping effort full time at our Atlanta, Georgia facility. You will populate and reflow printed circuit boards, solder and rework electronics, build wire harnesses, and integrate propulsion, power, and avionics into finished airframes. This is an all-in position, and the stakes are real. The interceptors you build ship to real operators and are expected to perform in some of the most demanding environments on Earth. We are looking for high-agency technicians who relentlessly strive for perfection, because there is no margin for sloppy work. Workmanship and discipline are the standard on every unit that leaves your bench. This position will likely start on the bench building and debugging prototypes alongside our engineers, then help translate those builds into repeatable, higher-volume production as the program scales within the next few months. No formal industry experience is required. Serious hobbyist experience building and reworking your own electronics and RC aircraft is strongly preferred, because it proves both the skill and the obsession this work demands. For your first year, this role is focused entirely on the craft of building. We are a small team growing fast, and the technicians who prove themselves will have every opportunity to grow into leaders.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated soldering and rework skill across through-hole and surface-mount work, or the clear aptitude and drive to master it fast.
Proven hands-on track record building, reworking, or repairing electronics, computers, 3D printers, RC cars, RC airplanes, helicopters, boats, airsoft guns, or similar systems. Show us what you have built.
Ability to read and follow schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
Comfort troubleshooting electronic and mechanical assemblies with standard bench tools.
Sharp attention to detail and pride in clean, reliable, inspection-ready work.
A genuine love for UAS and drones and the drive to build the best in the world.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.
Ability to work on site full time at our Atlanta, Georgia facility.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience building and repairing FPV drones, multirotors, or fixed-wing RC aircraft.
Experience populating and reflowing PCBs, including surface-mount rework and hot air stations.
Familiarity with IPC workmanship and soldering standards.
Experience building and terminating wire harnesses to spec.
Experience with power systems, batteries, motors, ESCs, and flight controllers, including firmware configuration.
Experience with 3D printing and basic CAD.
Personal build projects you are proud of, from RC aircraft to robotics to custom electronics.
Interest in growing into a lead technician or production role as the team scales.

Responsibilities

Assemble, rework, integrate, test, and troubleshoot interceptor drones from bare electronics and raw airframes through complete, flight-ready systems.
End-to-End Drone Assembly: Assemble interceptor drones end to end, from bare PCBs and raw airframes to complete, flight-ready systems.
Soldering & Rework: Hand solder through-hole and surface-mount components using temperature-controlled irons, flux pens, and braided desolder wick.
PCB Reflow & Repair: Reflow and rework PCBs using hot air rework stations, solder paste, and stencils, and perform component-level removal, replacement, and repair.
Inspection & Workmanship: Inspect solder joints and assemblies against IPC workmanship standards and rework defects to spec.
Wire Harnessing & Connectors: Build, crimp, and terminate wire harnesses and connectors, including JST, XT60, XT30, servo, and coaxial RF connectors, with proper strain relief, heat shrink, and continuity verification.
Build Processes: Apply conformal coating, threadlocker, adhesives, and torque values per build documentation.
Airframe Integration: Integrate propulsion, power, avionics, sensors, and payloads into airframes.
Bench Testing & Configuration: Flash, configure, and bench test flight controllers, ESCs, and power systems.
Troubleshooting: Debug and troubleshoot electronic and mechanical faults using multimeters, bench power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
Fabrication & Modification: Fabricate and modify parts using 3D printing, hand tools, and basic shop equipment.
Documentation & Traceability: Follow and help refine assembly travelers, work instructions, and quality records so every unit is consistent and traceable.
Clean Build Environment: Maintain a clean, organized, ESD-safe, and FOD-free work area.