Production and Maintenance Technician

Matternet • Mountain View, CA

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About The Position

Matternet is building autonomous drone networks to deliver critical goods more quickly, cleanly, and affordably across healthcare, logistics, food, and retail. The Production and Maintenance Technician builds and maintains unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and support equipment, assembling, inspecting, testing, and troubleshooting aircraft and ground equipment to aerospace-grade standards. The role works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams and may involve both independent work and collaboration across functions.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience building aerospace-grade or similar high-precision products.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
• Strong ability to follow complex instructions, schematics, and standard operating procedures.
• Experience working with sensitive electronics, such as circuit boards, cameras, and flex cables.
• Familiarity with fabrication in plastics, composites, and metals.
• Skill in troubleshooting and reworking complex mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Comfort executing tests using specialized fixtures and equipment.
• Good understanding of production safety, 5S, and quality control.
• Track record of meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional workmanship.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with IPC-A-610.
• Experience with UAV-specific assembly and maintenance.
• Machine shop tooling experience.
• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery technology.
• Familiarity with autopilots, companion computers, and dynamic electromechanical systems.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Assemble UAVs and related ground support equipment to aerospace-grade quality standards.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and improve electromechanical systems.
• Perform through-hole and SMT soldering.
• Build wire harnesses, perform terminal crimping, and route cables cleanly and securely.
• Use precision tools and measurement equipment to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Execute tests using specialized fixtures and equipment.
• Write clear, detailed work instructions that are easy to follow.
• Use software tools to test, track, and share production data with teammates.
• Work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Company holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed