UAV Assembly & Integration

Ascend Engineering
  • Chicago, IL
    19 days ago

    Job Description

    We're looking for someone to build, repair, and maintain the uav systems that our engineering work runs on. You'll be assembling airframes, building harnesses, soldering, fabricating mounts and cases, and tracking down the mechanical and electrical problems that show up during integration and bring-up.

    This is a good fit if you like precise physical work, you're organized without being told to be, and you'd rather figure out why something doesn't work than hand it off.

    Responsibilities

    • Assemble, repair, and maintain small UAV systems.
    • Organize and manage drone parts, tools, and inventory.
    • Solder wires, connectors, and PCB components.
    • Build and troubleshoot wiring harnesses using pinouts and wiring diagrams.
    • Configure drones using QGroundControl (QGC) and Linux. (minimal)
    • Design and modify custom mounts and hardware cases using CAD software.
    • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.

    Preferred Skills

    • Experience with hand tools and precision mechanical assembly.
    • Basic soldering and electronics experience.
    • Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
    • Ability to read wiring diagrams and pinouts.
    • Familiarity with Linux and command-line tools. (minimal).
    • CAD design experience.
    • Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and learn quickly.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL

    Skills

    • CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
    • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
    • Command Lineunmatched
    • Design Servicesunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Electronicsunmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
    • Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)unmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Solderingunmatched
    • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
    • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)unmatched
    • Wire Harnessunmatched

    Be found by employers

    5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.

    Level up your application

    Professional resume templates

    Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.

    Free resume templates

    Free resume builder

    Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.

    Free resume builder