Final Assembly Technician - Edge Autonomy

WORK LOCATION: San Luis Obispo, CA

SALARY RANGE: $27.00 - $34.00 per hour

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

ABOUT EDGE

Edge is a recognized leader across uncrewed aircraft systems, power solutions, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions through leading-edge technologies. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence. Our expertise in these areas allows us to deliver advanced, reliable, and effective solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. At Edge, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment where creativity and technical prowess converge to solve some of the industry's most complex challenges.

SUMMARY

The Final Assembly Technician performs final assembly and test functions on our Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS’s). The role of Final Assembly Technician is a highly technical, hands-on role assembling aircraft, support equipment, and ground station communications. Your finished product is our highly engineered complete unmanned aerial vehicles and systems made up of electronics, composites, sensors, and communication devices. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.  

• Assembles UAV/UAS aircraft structures and subassemblies such as bulkheads, fuselage panels, rudders, flaps, and stabilizers
• Prepares parts for assembly by filing, burring, crimping, framing, drilling, and reaming. Refers to technical drawings, prints, diagrams and written directions
• Mechanical Assembly of Group 2 UAV’s and UAS’s
• Operating precision measuring equipment
• Communicating challenges with leadership
• Maintain a clean and orderly workstation and production environment
• Provide recommendations for improvement to management and engineering
• Inspect drone aircraft or drone aircraft components, for damage, defects, corrosion, or other wear and tear to ensure airworthiness
• Recommend and perform replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft equipment based on inspection of returned aircraft 
• Report issues, malfunctions, unusual wear, or damage to appropriate personnel, as required
• Inspect completed work to certify that work adheres to standards and procedures, and that the aircraft are ready for operation
• Work is to be performed in a manufacturing complex, standing for 8 hours (2 hour resting break periods)
• Assumes all other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

·           3+ years of assembly of small complex mechanical and electrical systems using hand tools in a production environment. 

·           3+ years of assembling from Engineering and assembly documentation and executing verbal/written instructions with consistency and accuracy 

·           High School Diploma/GED  

·           Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

·           Ability to read and follow work instructions, engineering assembly drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and bills of materials. 

·           Comfortable working in a fast-paced performance driven environment where quality is critical 

·           Able to work cooperatively in a team.

EDGE AUTONOMY BENEFITS

• Matching 401(k)
• Paid PTO
• Paid holidays
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• HSA and FSA Options
• Critical Care Plan
• Accident Care Plan

HIRING REQUIREMENTS

If an offer of employment offer is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check and the ability to be insured by the Company’s Auto-policy. An Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). To comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a US person’s status.

EDGE AUTONOMY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edge Autonomy is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact jobs@edgeautonomy.io

Continued employment remains on an “At-Will” basis.