Senior Drone Lab Technician jobs in United States
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XTEND · 18 hours ago

Senior Drone Lab Technician

XTEND is building the next-generation robotics and autonomy platform that delivers real-time telemetry and advanced data analytics for mission-critical operations. As a Senior Lab Technician, you will be responsible for building, configuring, testing, and maintaining robotic systems, ensuring they are mission-ready and reliable for end users in high-risk environments.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Drone ManagementDronesMachinery ManufacturingSoftware
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of technicians in the assembly, integration, and maintenance of drone systems and related platforms
Support engineering teams with prototype development, system integration, and testing
Perform laboratory testing, diagnostics, debugging, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, RF, and software-related issues
Execute quality control (QC) procedures to ensure systems meet internal and customer standards
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient lab environment
Document processes, test results, and technical findings as required
Interface with engineers to resolve design, integration, or production issues

Qualification

Drone assemblyElectronic componentsMechanical assemblyDiagnosticsTroubleshootingQuality controlLinux-based systemsPriority ERPProject management toolsComposite materialsTeam leadership

Required

Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience building drones or other RC (remote-controlled) systems
Strong technical background in: Electronic components and wiring, Soldering and rework, Mechanical assembly and repair
Experience performing lab work, system testing, diagnostics, and quality control
Familiarity with RF (radio frequency) and communication components
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineering and production teams

Preferred

Basic knowledge and operation of Linux-based systems
Experience with Priority ERP
Experience using Monday.com or similar project/task management tools
Experience working with composite materials
Prior experience supporting R&D, prototypes, or military UAS programs
Team leadership or lab ownership experience

Company

XTEND

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XTEND develops AI-powered robotics and autonomous systems with human-guided software for defense and tactical missions.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$98.8M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseChartered GroupTPY Capital
2025-07-15Series B· $30M
2024-12-20Grant· $8.8M
2024-05-08Series B· $40M

Leadership Team

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Aviv Shapira
Co-Founder & CEO
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