UAV Manufacturing Technician

Make it rain. Make Snow. Make Earth Habitable. Rainmaker builds and deploys audacious technologies that work with nature to create an abundant, habitable planet. We are modernizing proven cloud-seeding science with weather-resistant UAS, radar and satellite observations, numerical weather prediction, novel sensing and validation systems, and sustainable seeding technologies. We are building an integrated system to make more freshwater available to farms, ecosystems, and communities. Our ambition is bold, but we pursue it with humility. We take on difficult problems in the real world with technical rigor, grit, integrity, and an openness to learning and course-correcting. We are hiring individuals with evidence of exceptional ability. If you want to build systems that endure, restore, and provide, and help deliver the future we were promised, we want to hear from you. 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. Supporting the Rainmakers behind the mission Making earth more habitable is ambitious work and we want the people doing it to feel supported: • A stake in what we build: Meaningful stock options and the opportunity to help shape Rainmaker as an early member of the team. • Support for your health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family. • An investment in your future: A 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term savings. • Time to recharge: Unlimited PTO for rest, exploration, and the people and pursuits that matter to you plus a generous paid holiday schedule. • Time for a growing family: Paid parental leave for both parents to welcome a child and spend time together. • Lunch together: Daily lunch provided at our El Segundo headquarters, giving Rainmakers a chance to share a meal and connect with teammates. • Help making the move: Relocation assistance for eligible roles to support your transition to Rainmaker. Rainmaker Is An Equal Opportunity Employer Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Rainmaker provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for other protected reasons as required by law. If you need accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, contact hiring@makerain.com. Requests for accommodation will be handled confidentially to the extent reasonably possible. Data Privacy California applicants can review our California Applicant Privacy Notice. The notice explains the personal information we collect, how we use it, how long we retain it, and the privacy rights that may be available. E-Verify Rainmaker participates in E-Verify for U.S. Employees. To learn more, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://e-verify.govE-verify.gov http://E-verify.gov.