Manufacturing Technician - Aerospace Assembly

At WingXpand®

Locations:

Schaumburg, IL

‍Type:

Full Time

About WingXpand

WingXpand is Expanding What’s Possible™ with Autonomous Systems, building long-endurance, backpackable smart plane drones and robotics systems that support defense, public safety, disaster response, and commercial missions. Our platforms operate across air, ground, and maritime domains, integrating autonomy, AI-powered sensing, edge computing, and networked systems to deliver real-world intelligence and threat detection. We design, build, and deploy complete systems — hardware, software, and data — and we move fast. As WingXpand scales, we are seeking high performers to grow with our team.

Position Description

We are seeking a Drone Manufacturing Technician responsible for fabricating, assembling, and maintaining drone / uncrewed aircraft vehicle (UAV) systems and components utilizing composite materials.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Fabricate, assemble, and maintain drone systems and components
  • Operate CNC, Drill Press, Soldering Iron, 3D printers, and other equipment as necessary
  • Leverage CAD and 3D printing software to create parts
  • Inspect and test completed parts to ensure conformance to specifications
  • Prep surfaces and clean up parts
  • Collaborate with other teams to integrate systems and components into the manufacturing process
  • Collaborate with engineers on manufacturing approaches and optimization strategies
  • Support the creation of manufacturing production systems
  • Assemble, integrate sub-system components, and inspect drone systems
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ years of related experience in fabrication, assembly, and maintenance
  • Ability to learn new skills and work with a team
  • Comes to work on time and works hard to accomplish project goals
  • Proactively seeks work out to complete
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures
  • Strong problem-solving skills

Additional qualifications:

  • Prefer those with prior experience in composites, CNC, 3D printing, sanding, and cutting machines.
  • Prefer those with a proven track record of succeeding in fast paced environments while still meeting quality requirements

What Else You Need to Know

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations, applicant must be a 'U.S. Person' (U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder).

If you are a self-motivated, results-driven individual with a passion for innovation and technology, we want to hear from you!

Apply with your resume and optional cover letter (CV), including the types of engineering or technical roles you have hired.

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