Lead UAV Integration Technician

About the role

Rainmaker is building an integrated cloud‑seeding system to increase freshwater availability. The Production team assembles UAV platforms, dispersion payloads and sensing systems. As Lead UAV Integration Technician you will keep the fleet mission‑ready by overseeing build, integration and quality processes.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate integration efforts and assign build tasks to meet production schedules.
• Own the UAV build process, ensuring each aircraft meets quality and workmanship standards.
• Draft and maintain assembly work instructions, wiring diagrams and integration checklists.
• Lead electrical integration quality, set standards for wiring harnesses and sign off completed work.
• Communicate recurring field and build issues to engineering and program stakeholders.
• Train and develop technicians, providing cross‑training across mechanical and electrical skill sets.
• Establish and enforce incoming parts inspection and final assembly QA processes.
• Identify inefficiencies, lead process‑improvement initiatives and capture lessons learned.
• Manage parts availability, tooling, 3D printers and shop resources.
• Escalate technical, resourcing or scheduling blockers and enforce shop safety standards.

Required profile

• 7+ years hands‑on experience in UAV, aerospace, robotics or similar mechanical/electrical maintenance environments.
• 3+ years experience leading a technician team.
• Strong mechanical assembly and electrical integration background.
• Ability to read, interpret and create technical drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Proven troubleshooting of complex mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience writing or improving work instructions and build procedures.
• Willingness to travel and support field operations and flight testing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb regularly and enforce shop safety procedures.

Required skills

• UAV systems
• Mechanical assembly
• Electrical integration
• Wiring diagrams and schematics
• 3D printer operation
• Torque drivers, power supplies, multimeters
• 3‑axis and 5‑axis machining
• Root cause analysis
• Production tracking and quality management systems

What we offer

• Stock options and early‑member equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Unlimited PTO plus paid holidays
• Paid parental leave for both parents
• Daily lunch at headquarters
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates