UAV Manufacturing Technician

Rainmaker Manufacturing Position

Rainmaker is pioneering a modern cloud seeding system to solve water scarcity and inclement weather problems. We develop and incorporate radar validation, weather-resistant UAS, numerical weather modeling, and sustainable cloud seeds into an effective precipitation enhancement solution.

The Production team at Rainmaker builds our UAS platforms, assembles dispersion payloads, and integrates in-situ/remote sensing systems into every vehicle we deliver. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast-paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and ensures mission success in the field, this is a fantastic opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Manufacture, assemble, inspect, and dynamically balance aircraft propellers in accordance with approved work instructions and quality standards.
• Inspect, clean, mask, conformally coat, and document printed circuit boards using proper ESD controls.
• Operate 3D printers, laser cutters, and related fabrication equipment to produce and finish aircraft components.
• Receive, label, store, issue, transfer, and track aircraft parts and materials in Rainmaker's inventory system.
• Kit and stage complete sets of components for aircraft production and operational needs.
• Perform cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain proper control of conforming, quarantined, nonconforming, and work-in-process materials.
• Receive and inspect inbound shipments; package, document, and coordinate outbound shipments.
• Identify and communicate quality issues, shortages, equipment problems, and material risks.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized, and FOD-controlled work areas.
• Support additional manufacturing, quality, inventory, and logistics priorities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, quality inspection, inventory, shipping and receiving, electronics, or a similar hands-on technical environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, adhesives, fixtures, equipment, and detailed manufacturing processes.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and consistently complete repetitive, detail-oriented work.
• Strong attention to part numbers, quantities, revisions, measurements, workmanship, and documentation.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn inventory, manufacturing, and shipping systems.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and shift between manufacturing, inventory, quality, and logistics responsibilities.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Salt Lake City.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with composite components, adhesives, fixtures, or precision assemblies.
• Experience inspecting, cleaning, masking, or conformally coating PCBAs.
• Familiarity with ESD controls and electronic-component handling.
• Experience operating FDM or SLA 3D printers.
• Experience operating a laser cutter or similar fabrication equipment.
• Experience using inventory management, ERP, or manufacturing execution systems.

$25 - $30 an hour Significant stock options with high potential upside as an early-stage company 401(k) with employer matching Full health coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance) Relocation assistance provided (if applicable) Unlimited PTO Paid parental leave for both parents Lunch provided when working in-office and a fully stocked kitchenette