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Lead, UAV Integration Technician

Rainmaker· Production
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El Segundo, CA$100k - $130kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Lead, UAV Integration Technician on the Production team responsible for integrating and maintaining Rainmaker’s UAV systems, coordinating build efforts, writing build procedures, and ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced, field-facing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate integration efforts. Assign and sequence build tasks across the integration team to hit production schedules and delivery deadlines.
  • Own the build process. Oversee assembly of UAVs from individual components into complete systems, ensuring each aircraft meets quality and workmanship standards before leaving production.
  • Draft and maintain build procedures. Write, standardize, and update assembly work instructions, wiring diagrams, and integration checklists to ensure consistency and repeatability across builds.
  • Lead electrical integration quality. Set standards for wiring harness construction, electrical assemblies, and connection troubleshooting; review and sign off on completed work.
  • Communicate field and build gaps. Surface recurring issues, design flaws, or integration challenges seen during assembly or field testing to engineering and program stakeholders.
  • Train and develop technicians. Onboard new integration techs, train the team on new components, configurations, or procedures, and build cross-training across mechanical/electrical skill sets.
  • Drive quality inspection standards. Establish and enforce incoming parts inspection and final assembly QA processes to catch issues before aircraft reach the field.
  • Improve production processes. Identify inefficiencies in the build process, lead process improvement initiatives, and capture lessons learned from each build to improve future ones as production scales.
  • Manage parts and tooling. Coordinate with supply chain on parts availability and lead times; oversee tooling, 3D printers, machining equipment, and shop resources used in integration.
  • Escalate and resolve blockers. Act as the point of escalation for technical, resourcing, or scheduling issues the integration team can't resolve independently.
  • Enforce safety standards. Ensure all integration and field activities follow shop safety procedures and best practices for tool and equipment use.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in UAV, aerospace, robotics, or similar mechanical/electrical maintenance environments
  • 3+ years experience leading a technician team
  • Strong experience with mechanical assembly and electrical integration
  • Ability to read, interpret, and create technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
  • Proven experience troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical systems
  • Experience writing or improving work instructions, build procedures, or assembly documentation
  • Willingness to travel and support field operations and flight testing
  • Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship, with the judgment to enforce quality standards across a team
  • Ability to prioritize and coordinate work across multiple technicians in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate field/build issues into clear feedback for engineering and leadership
  • Comfortable taking ownership of team output and driving accountability
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
  • Familiarity with basic shop safety procedures, with experience enforcing safety standards for a team

Skills

Required:UAV integration and electrical integrationLead and team coordinationDocumentation and build procedures

Benefits

  • Significant stock options with high potential upside as an early-stage company
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Full health coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
  • Relocation assistance provided (if applicable)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid parental leave for both parents
  • Lunch provided when working in-office and a fully stocked kitchenette
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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