UAV Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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.

• 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