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Palladyne AI · 14 hours ago

UAV Technician

Kansas City,KS,US

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Palladyne AI, through its subsidiary GuideTech, builds high-performance avionics and autonomy software for aerospace, space, and defense systems. The UAV Technician will be responsible for mechanical assembly, harness fabrication, and integration of avionics and other systems for UAVs, supporting rapid iteration and testing processes.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial AutomationRobotics

Responsibilities

Build and integrate UAV structures, propulsion systems, control surfaces, landing gear, and mounting hardware from drawings and CAD packages

Support prototype builds, flight-test articles, and ground test rigs

Fabricate, and install wiring harnesses for avionics, power distribution, sensors, and actuators

Crimp, solder, and terminate connectors

Route harnesses with proper strain relief, EMI/EMC best practices, abrasion protection, and serviceability in mind

Read and interpret wiring diagrams, pinouts, ICDs, and electrical schematics

Perform continuity checks, insulation resistance checks, and basic fault isolation

Troubleshoot electro-mechanical integration issues (power, grounding, signal integrity, vibration-related faults)

Assist engineers during hardware debugging, instrumentation setup, and pre-flight checkouts

Support field operations and limited travel for test campaigns (as required)

Build to controlled work instructions and engineering drawings

Provide redlines and feedback to improve drawings, and assembly procedures

Maintain as-built documentation, serial tracking, and configuration records

Operate 3D printers

Service 3D printers when issues arise

Qualification

UAV integrationWiring harness fabricationElectro-mechanical troubleshooting3D printingCAD softwareTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Hands-on UAV Technician responsible for mechanical assembly, harness fabrication, and integration of avionics and other systems for UAVs