Job Title: Electro-Mechanical UAV Assembler

Location: Stafford, VA

Type of Position: Direct Hire

Pay: $22-$24/hr

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Job Description

As an Electro-Mechanical UAV Assembler, you will build and test unmanned aerial vehicles for defense customers by assembling electro-mechanical components, performing electrical wiring, and ensuring each unit meets strict quality standards. You will work closely with engineers and teammates in a dynamic, start-up style production environment where process improvement, collaboration, and attention to detail are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electro-mechanical components, subassemblies, and UAV systems according to blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and written specifications.
• Perform electrical wiring, connections, and routing to ensure proper functionality and reliability of the assembled products.
• Conduct testing of assembled units using appropriate equipment to verify performance, functionality, and quality.
• Inspect incoming components, in-process work, and finished assemblies for defects, irregularities, or nonconformances, ensuring adherence to quality control standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning or nonconforming units as needed to meet production and quality goals.
• Document assembly procedures, modifications, rework, and quality checks to maintain accurate traceability and production records.
• Follow all safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and company guidelines during assembly, testing, and handling of equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation and contribute to overall shop organization and 5S practices.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience assembling electro-mechanical systems or similar production assemblies.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and strong mechanical and electrical assembly knowledge.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and basic testing equipment in a production environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work from standardized procedures, and complete documentation accurately.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical certifications or relevant vocational training in electro-mechanical, electrical, or mechanical fields are preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment with individual workstations.
• Familiarity with assembling products for defense or aerospace applications is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a start-up style environment with evolving processes and high growth expectations.
• Willingness to cross-train in related areas such as quality assurance and testing.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to assist in troubleshooting and process improvement.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing, start-up style operation where your contributions directly shape the future of the facility and its products. The organization emphasizes strong cultural fit, teamwork, and collaboration, and leadership places a high priority on work-life balance. With ambitious growth plans and increasing production goals, you will have opportunities to take on new responsibilities, cross-train into areas such as quality assurance, and advance your career relatively quickly as the team expands.

This is a Permanent position based out of Stafford, VA.

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $49920.00/yr.

medical, dental, PTO, holiday, 401k

This is a fully onsite position in Stafford,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.