Build Assembler 1st Shift

You in This Role

As a Drone Build Assembler, you’ll be part of our growing drone assembly team, turning parts into fully functioning drones. Using hand tools, soldering irons, and testing equipment, you’ll bring precision, patience, and pride to every step of the build process. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, has a sharp eye for detail, and takes ownership of delivering high-quality products.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble drone frames, arms, braces, and fasteners following detailed work instructions
• Mount and secure motors, motor skids, and related hardware to frames
• Install ESCs, capacitors, and power leads; perform precise soldering on small wires and terminals
• Wire and connect flight controllers, receivers, video transmitters, and antennas to defined standards
• Flash firmware and verify system functionality during final assembly
• Apply quality standards at each stage, inspecting and reworking assemblies when necessary
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and safe
• Adapt to shifting priorities and meet critical production deadlines

What You Bring

• Proven soldering or electronics assembly experience
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity; able to work with hands for extended periods
• Background in drone assembly or similar electromechanical builds (preferred)
• Ability to follow technical instructions step-by-step while thinking critically about assembly sequence
• Clear communication skills to flag defects, issues, or potential improvements to engineers/technicians
• Comfort with repetitive tasks and strong attention to detail
• High school diploma or equivalent

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience building cutting-edge drone technology
• Opportunity to grow technical skills in assembly, soldering, and electronics testing
• A supportive team environment where precision and quality are valued
• Being part of a company driving U.S.-based drone manufacturing innovation

Compensation & Benefits

• $24 an hour
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and more)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Employee discounts on company products
• Catered Lunch/Dinner 5 days a week
• Professional development and growth opportunities

The People

You’ll work alongside a team of technicians, engineers, and production managers who are passionate about drones and committed to excellence. Collaboration, attention to detail, and pride in workmanship define our build team culture.

About Us

Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands—Rotor Riot and Fat Shark—are two of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community.

We’re expanding into enterprise and defense—bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue, STEM education, and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we’re solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance.

If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you’ll feel right at home here.

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Unusual Machines participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

We unfortunately cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position.