TILT Autonomy Assembly Technician - Entry Level Annapolis, MD · Full time Company website

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TILT Autonomy builds autonomous vehicle systems for aircraft, boats, and the platforms that come after. Our hardware and software powers DoD programs and a growing ecosystem of designers, makers, and creators who want to fly or sail the things they build.

About TILT

TILT Autonomy builds autonomous systems for defense applications — flight management systems for UAVs and control systems for unmanned surface vessels. We're a small, highly technical team, and most of us come from engineering or defense backgrounds.

We're growing, and we're looking to bring on someone early in their career who wants to learn precision hardware assembly.

The Role

This role is a fit for someone who's good with their hands, careful by nature, and wants to learn precision hardware assembly. You'll take assemblies from parts to finished product — building and testing electronics and mechanical subassemblies, following our build procedures, and helping keep the production floor running. You'll work closely with our mechanical and electrical engineers.

Because we're a small team, the role also includes general shop and operations tasks — parts inventory, receiving and breaking down shipments, and the everyday work of keeping a production space running.

You need to care about quality, be willing to learn, and understand the difference between "close enough" and "done right." We'll teach you the rest.

What You'll Learn and Do

Assembly & Integration

• Build and test electronics assemblies — cable harnesses, connectors, housings, boards
• Assemble mechanical subassemblies from engineering drawings and BOMs
• Learn soldering, crimping, and functional testing under the guidance of our engineers
• Handle ESD-sensitive components (we'll train you on the protocols)

Production & Documentation

• Follow build instructions, traveler documents, and inspection checklists
• Log build steps and test results in our system
• Support incoming inspection: verify parts against POs, identify damage, help maintain inventory accuracy

What We're Looking For

Must have:

• Careful, methodical work habits — genuine attention to detail
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions, drawings, and diagrams
• Good hands and a willingness to learn precision assembly
• Reliability and a strong work ethic in a small team with shifting priorities

Counts as experience (any of these):

• Coursework in electronics, mechanical, manufacturing, or a related technical field
• Personal or hobbyist projects (building PCs, drones, robotics, RC, 3D printing, electronics kits, etc.)
• Part-time, internship, or vocational hands-on work
• Military technical training

Nice to have:

• Any soldering, crimping, or electronics bench experience
• Familiarity with 3D printers (Formlabs, Bambu) or basic shop tools
• Exposure to ESD handling or precision assembly