Robotics Hardware Technician
Hands-on manufacturing technician who assembles drones from components to finished units at a Boston robotics startup: precision assembly, advanced soldering and electrical integration, prototype support with engineers, repair of returned units, plus inventory management and shipping/fulfillment duties.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Hardware
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years hands-on experience assembling, repairing, or manufacturing hardware systems (robotics, electronics, aerospace, automotive, drones, or similar)
- Highly detail-oriented and meticulous, taking pride in clean, precise builds and high-quality workmanship
- Advanced soldering skills and strong experience with electronic components, wiring, sensors, batteries, and PCBs
- Comfortable building complex hardware assemblies from documentation or engineering instructions
- Experienced troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical systems
- Able to work independently and take ownership in a fast-paced startup environment
- Highly organized with the ability to manage parts, inventory, and assembly workflows
- Strong communicator who collaborates well with engineers and teammates
- Comfortable working with tools commonly used in hardware assembly, testing, and repair
- Familiar with 3D printing and rapid prototyping tools
Nice to have
- Experience assembling or maintaining drones, robotics systems, or aerospace hardware
- Prior work in hardware manufacturing, robotics, defense, or advanced hardware startups
- Experience supporting prototype builds or early-stage hardware production
- Familiarity with inventory or manufacturing systems (PLM, MRP, ERP)
- Experience working with embedded electronics or microcontrollers (Arduino, STM32, etc.)
- Familiarity with CAD tools used for reference or assembly documentation
Full description
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is ideal for an experienced assembly or production technician who enjoys working hands-on with complex electronics and mechanical systems.
In this role, you will be responsible for physically assembling our drones from the ground up — transforming engineered designs into fully built systems that are tested, shipped to customers, and deployed in real-world environments. This is a hands-on manufacturing role for someone who enjoys building complex hardware and takes pride in precision craftsmanship.
You will spend the majority of your time assembling drone systems that are as cool as they look, working with electronics, sensors, wiring, batteries, and structural components. You will also collaborate closely with our engineering team to support new builds, prototype iterations, and design improvements that make our systems easier to manufacture and maintain.
Beyond assembly, you will help maintain the operational heartbeat of our production floor — managing inventory, receiving and organizing parts, supporting shipping and fulfillment, documenting processes, and identifying opportunities to improve how we build.
Success in this role requires someone who takes pride in building high-quality hardware, thrives in a fast-moving startup environment, and brings a high level of precision and attention to detail. The work you do will directly impact the quality, reliability, and performance of the systems our customers rely on.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Drone Assembly
- Perform precision assembly of drone systems and subassemblies from components to fully built units ready for testing and shipment
- Execute high-quality soldering and electrical integration for production builds
- Follow and refine assembly procedures to ensure consistent, repeatable builds
Prototype Support & Engineering Collaboration
- Work closely with engineers to support prototype builds and new hardware iterations
- Provide feedback on assembly processes to improve manufacturability and serviceability
- Assist with hands-on testing, tweaks, and adjustments during development cycles
Repair & Maintenance Builds
- Diagnose and repair returned drone systems
- Replace or repair electronic components, wiring, and assemblies as needed
- Ensure repaired systems meet operational standards before redeployment
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Inventory & Production Operations
- Receive incoming inventory and verify counts and component quality
- Organize and maintain production inventory and storage systems