Drone Assembly Technician

SAIC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Entry-Level Drone Assembly Technician . In this role, you will be responsible for assembling, testing, and troubleshooting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to ensure they meet quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in drone technology and possess basic technical skills.

The candidate for this role will be onsite in North Charleston, SC.

Job Duties:

• Mechanical & Airframe Building: Assemble UAV components and systems according to provided specifications including airframes, mechanical mounts, mechanisms, propulsion components, and camera/payload assemblies.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Baseline electrical diagnosis, address mechanical issues during the assembly process, and adhere to structural tolerances IAW drawing/work instructions. Be able to interpret engineering schematics or drawings to be able to help troubleshoot issues that may arise.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of assembly processes. Support manufacturing documentation, component traceability, and inventory coordination. Ability to work in a digital manufacturing tracking enterprise.
• Safety & Quality Compliance: Maintain a safe and organized manufacturing environment (FOD-free work area) while adhering to established safety guidelines, quality standards, and approved work instructions. Identify nonconforming components, assembly defects, and potential safety concerns. Comfortable/confidence working around electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive hardware.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associates degree and one (1) year of work experience; High school diploma and two (2) years of work experience; technical certification is a plus.
• 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 skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies.

Required Clearance:

• No clearance is required to start; must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.