Drone Assembly Technician

Job ID 2618051 Location North Charleston, SC, US Date Posted 2026-10-19 Category Engineering and Sciences Subcategory Assembly Technician Schedule Full-Time Shift Day Job Travel Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance Required None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE Description 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. 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. Qualifications 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. Target salary range $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.