ModalAI, Inc. Production Assembly Technician San Diego, CA · Full time Company website

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ModalAI® accelerates autonomy by providing innovators with U.S.-manufactured robot and drone perception and communications systems. As a Blue UAS Framework manufacturer, we develop best-in-class autopilot and computing hardware to enable the next generation of smaller, smarter, and safer drones and robots. Robot integrators, ranging from enterprise to government, use our autopilots to accelerate autonomy across several industries. Our team of industry-leading experts in software, hardware, and mechanical engineering is passionate about technology and is shaping the future of U.S.-based drone and robot autonomy.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Production Assembly Technician

UAV/UAS Technician & Systems Operator

Our production team builds UAVs every day. We are looking for a highly motivated, proactive technician who loves building and flying drones to join our team in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will work with our production, operations, and engineering teams to deliver industry-leading autonomous solutions that accelerate our customers to autonomy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assembling UAVs from the ground up
• Flying UAVs including but not limited to:
• PID Tuning
• Experimental Testing
• Endurance Testing
• Analyzing Flight Logs
• Ability to pivot and adjust quickly to changing requirements while maintaining an understanding of the technology as it changes
• Researching, evaluating, and recommending solutions and technologies to improve production workflow
• Integrating custom payloads including both mechanical and electrical integrations

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 50+ hours of multi-rotor UAV flight experience
• Has built multiple different UAVs in various configurations (X4, X8, Y3, Y6, Octo, Hex, etc.)
• Experience with Soldering and cable assembly
• Experience gathering and analyzing flight logs to determine system requirements
• Experience working in a focused, dynamic, fast-paced team environment with accountable deadlines
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills

DIFFERENTIATORS:

• Experience with PX4/ArduPilot based Flight Controllers
• FAA 107 Certified Pilot
• Technical Writing Experience
• Experience with Jira, Confluence or other engineering productivity suites.
• 3D Printing Experience
• CNC/Machine Shop Experience
• Experience with Collision Avoidance

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off