Technician

This role is built to grow. There are three optional paths:Flight ops track: come on as a technician, get trained up, and join the flight ops and pilot crew.Engineering track: come on as a technician while you pursue an engineering degree. As you move toward your junior year, shift toward lighter tech work and more intern-level engineering projects, with the potential to join full-time as an engineer after graduation.Lead technician track: grow your technician skills across all our products and move into a leadership role overseeing and mentoring other technicians. If you're curious how things work, like to build, and want to learn from engineers who'll give you real responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.ResponsibilitiesAssemble WireWarrior sensors and Astria drone subassemblies following work instructions closely.Perform routine drone maintenance: inspections, part swaps, battery charging and logging, and pre- and post-flight prep.Prepare sensors, clamps, and equipment kits for field installs and shipping.Use hand and shop tools (drill press, saws, small power tools) to build fixtures and simple parts.Help set up and record data for test-stand runs and product tests (pressure, vibration, environmental).Keep the shop organized and help receive and track parts.Write clear step-by-step notes on assembly and maintenance tasks that engineers can review and formalize.Give structured feedback on the platform: what works, what doesn't, and why, with suggestions for improvement.Minimum QualificationsSome soldering familiarity.Comfort with hand and power tools (e.g., drill press).Mechanical intuition and the ability to follow assembly instructions closely.Strong communication skills: comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a professional setting.Reliable, consistent, and detail-oriented.Coachable and eager to learn, and willing to do the small stuff while working toward bigger opportunities.Able to work on-site in Boise.Desired QualificationsCurrently pursuing, or headed toward, an engineering or mechanical degree. (we are open to part-time roles for current students)General exposure to basic manufacturing or machining processes (an intro university design or shop course is plenty).CAD familiarity.Prior hands-on experience: robotics club, FIRST Robotics, car work, or personal projects.Interest in aviation or drones.Adaptable in a startup environment where priorities can shift quickly.Benefits120 hrs of paid time offHealth InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceShort-term disability insuranceLong-term disability insuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid holidaysFlexible work scheduleIn accordance with federal requirements and regulations, Pitch Aeronautics does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age.
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