UAV Assembly & Integration Engineer – UAEN

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.