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Scout AI

Drone Technician

Sunnyvale, CA

Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, test results, and any issues encountered * Follow safety protocols and procedures in the workplace Qualifications * 3+ years of experience in drone ...

Scout AI

Drone Technician

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, test results, and any issues encountered * Follow safety protocols and procedures in the workplace Qualifications * 3+ years of experience in drone ...

Apex Placement & Consulting

Assembly Technician

Pelham, AL · On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

Ready to build cutting-edge drone technology with your own hands? Join a team where precision ... Follow assembly procedures, engineering drawings, and quality standards. * Prepare completed drones ...

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Western Magnetics

Assembly Technician

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$21 - $26.50/hr

About Westmag Westmag is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, backed by ... About the role As an Assembly Technician at Westmag, you will be responsible for the precision ...

Western Magnetics

Assembly Technician

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$21 - $26.50/hr

About Westmag Westmag is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, backed by ... About the role As an Assembly Technician at Westmag, you will be responsible for the precision ...

KIHOMAC

Journeyman Assembly Technician

Layton, UT

$18 - $22/hr

Assemble drone frames, motors, wiring systems, and electronic components according to detailed ... Document assembly procedures, test results, and any deviations or repairs * Assist with prototype ...

KIHOMAC

Journeyman Assembly Technician

Layton, UT · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Assemble drone frames, motors, wiring systems, and electronic components according to detailed ... Document assembly procedures, test results, and any deviations or repairs * Assist with prototype ...

KIHOMAC

Journeyman Assembly Technician

Layton, UT · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Assemble drone frames, motors, wiring systems, and electronic components according to detailed ... Document assembly procedures, test results, and any deviations or repairs * Assist with prototype ...

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How much do drone assembly jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for drone assembly in the United States is $16.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Drone Assembly vs Drone Repair?

AspectDrone AssemblyDrone Repair
Required SkillsAssembling drone components, soldering, wiringDiagnosing issues, replacing parts, troubleshooting
CertificationsElectronics or technical certifications often preferredElectronics repair certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentManufacturing facilities, assembly linesRepair shops, field service environments
Industry UsageManufacturers, production plantsService providers, maintenance companies

Drone Assembly involves building drones from components, focusing on wiring and soldering, typically in manufacturing settings. Drone Repair centers on diagnosing and fixing issues, often requiring troubleshooting skills. While both roles require electronics knowledge and certifications, assembly is more about construction, whereas repair emphasizes troubleshooting and maintenance.

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Infographic showing various Drone Assembly job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 7% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,303 per year, or $17 per hour.

Drone Technician

Sunnyvale, CA

Scout AI
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

The future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. At Scout AI, we're developing Fury, the first robotic foundation model for defense, to give U.S. forces overwhelming, adaptable, and autonomous power across every domain. Fury enables human operators to command fleets of robots through natural language, and empowers those machines to sense, decide, and act together as one. This mission will ask everything of us: urgency, precision, and relentless work.

The Role

The Hardware Team at Scout bridges the gap between traditional machinery and cutting-edge autonomy. We take base vehicles with zero autonomous capability or actuation and turn them into fully functional, validated, production-ready, intelligent platforms. Owning the full hardware lifecycle from concept and prototyping through final product validation.

We're hiring a Drone Technician to add bandwidth to that build. You'll spend most of your time assembling drones, building harnesses, and on the integration of mechanical and/or electrical components. 

We are looking for a highly motivated team player who is detail oriented and ready to be a part of a rapidly growing team. 

Responsibilities

  • Assemble prototype drones and document process & procedures
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics and instructions 
  • Build wiring harnesses for drones
  • Help with inventory maintenance and organization
  • Support the broader shop ad hoc
  • Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, test results, and any issues encountered
  • Follow safety protocols and procedures in the workplace

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in drone manufacturing 
  • Detail-oriented, with the precision that harness and drone assembly demand
  • Proficient with common hand tools and power tools
  • Able to read a wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions
  • Nice to have: hobby drone-building experience; general shop skills (machining, basic electrical, fabrication) beyond drone assembly specifically
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
  • Passion about defense of the United States and its allies
  • May be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Why Join Scout

  • Work on the world's most important frontier, ensuring U.S. and allied dominance in the age of intelligent machines
  • Be a core part of a team building the first defense-specific robotic foundation model
  • Build alongside a hardware team taking vehicles from zero autonomy to fully validated, production-ready platforms
  • See your work deployed on real systems
  • Backed by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, and other top investors

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and bonus
  • Meaningful equity
  • Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
  • Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar
  • Unlimited AI tokens
  • Catered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchen
  • EV charging
  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)


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