The Role
Assemble, integrate, wire, solder, inspect, and test mechanical, electrical, and electronic components for UAV and drone platforms. Perform pre-flight inspections, basic troubleshooting, quality checks, and technical documentation while following engineering, manufacturing, and safety procedures. Collaborate with engineering, R&D, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams on prototype and production activities, and contribute to assembly process improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Drone Assembly Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Drone
Assembly Engineer to support the assembly, integration, testing, and
quality control of UAV/drone platforms. The ideal candidate will have practical
experience working with mechanical and electronic components and a strong
understanding of hardware assembly and basic electronics.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble and integrate mechanical, electrical, and
electronic components for UAV and drone platforms.
- Perform wiring, cable routing, connector
installation, and hardware integration with a high level of accuracy.
- Carry out soldering activities involving electronic
components, PCBs, flight controllers, power systems, connectors, and
related hardware.
- Use hand tools, power tools, precision instruments,
and workshop equipment safely and effectively.
- Conduct initial hardware inspections, functional
checks, and basic troubleshooting of electrical and electronic components.
- Support pre-flight inspections and quality checks
to ensure assembled systems meet required technical and safety standards.
- Identify basic hardware or connectivity issues and
support troubleshooting and corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate records of assembly activities,
inspections, testing, and technical work completed.
- Follow established engineering, manufacturing,
quality, and safety procedures throughout the assembly and testing
process.
- Work closely with engineering, R&D,
manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to support prototype
development and production activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
related to assembly processes, quality, efficiency, and technical
practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or
a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant hands-on experience
in mechanical assembly, electronics assembly, hardware integration, UAV/drone
systems, robotics, aerospace, or similar engineering and manufacturing
environments.
- Strong hands-on experience in the assembly and
integration of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components.
- Strong understanding of basic electronics,
electrical circuits, wiring, connectors, and hardware components.
- Proven experience with electronic soldering,
including working with PCBs, electronic components, connectors, and wiring
assemblies.
- Familiarity with diagnostic and measurement
tools such as multimeters and precision measurement equipment.
- Experience using workshop equipment, hand tools,
and power tools safely.
- Ability to perform basic electrical, electronic,
and hardware troubleshooting.
- High attention to detail, particularly when
working with precision components and complex technical assemblies.
- Good understanding of quality control, safety
procedures, and technical documentation requirements within an engineering or
manufacturing environment.
- previous hands-on experience with UAVs, drones,
robotics, aerospace systems, or other advanced hardware products would be
highly advantageous.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 8 years of relevant hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, electronics assembly, hardware integration, UAV/drone systems, robotics, aerospace, or similar engineering and manufacturing environments
- Hands-on experience assembling and integrating mechanical, electrical, and electronic components
- Understanding of basic electronics, electrical circuits, wiring, connectors, and hardware components
- Experience with electronic soldering involving PCBs, electronic components, connectors, and wiring assemblies
- Familiarity with multimeters and precision measurement equipment
- Experience safely using workshop equipment, hand tools, and power tools
- Ability to perform basic electrical, electronic, and hardware troubleshooting
- High attention to detail when working with precision components and complex technical assemblies
- Understanding of quality control, safety procedures, and technical documentation requirements in engineering or manufacturing environments
- Hands-on experience with UAVs, drones, robotics, aerospace systems, or other advanced hardware products
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The Company
What We Do
TalentOne is a UAE-based recruitment and staffing partner and a PureHealth asset. It connects skilled professionals with businesses and provides customized workforce solutions, including recruiting, payroll and administrative support, medical licensing, PRO services, and call-center/customer-service staffing. The company uses technology, AI, data analysis, and industry knowledge to make hiring efficient while helping employers build teams and candidates advance their careers.
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