Engineering Technician: UAS Integration and Testing

Company Description

Delhivery Robotics is developing a modular VTOL UAV platform designed to address real-world delivery logistics challenges in complex environments. Its aircraft seamlessly combine vertical takeoff and landing features with long-range cruising, overcoming infrastructure limitations in rural, semi-urban, and remote regions. Whether for e-commerce or emergency medical logistics, Delhivery Robotics aims to deliver flexible, unmanned solutions tailored to meet diverse operational needs.

Role Description

This is a part-time (contract), on-site role for an early career Engineering Technician wishing to learn about and specialize in UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) Integration and Testing, located in Sunnyvale, CA. A successful candidate shall have the opportunity to contribute to, and grow with the company at an early stage in the R&D and operationalization process.

Specific responsibilites shall include, but not be limited to:

• Setup samples, prepare test schedules and run tests on lithium batteries.

• Set up articles, prepare tests schedules and run tests on electric motors.
• Determine appropriate test methodologies, create test sequences and run tests on other actuators and avionics components.
• Document all testing work in a systematic and complete manner.
• Participate in integration, repair and maintenance efforts for existing fleet, including, but not limited to composites, electronics, wire harnesses, soldering, crimping, metal work etc.
• Learn about UAS design and operations and participate in flight testing.
• Aid team with any other aspects of UAS design and operations as needed or as interested with a view to gaining skills contributing to career growth.
• Work towards part 107 UAS pilot certification. 

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or current student in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s program.
• Science or engineering majors are desired but not required; however, a strong background in basic science and mathematics will be essential.
• Basic understanding of electrical and tool safety.
• Basic knowledge of soldering, use of hand tools, working with different materials.
• Some experience (at least as a hobby) of arts and crafts or project work involving carbon or glass fiber composites, wood, aluminum, wires and electronics etc.
• Hobby/ RC aircraft experience is strongly preferred.
• Model trains, FSAE, robotics etc. activities strongly preferred.
• Strong documentation skills are required.
• Passion for aerospace and flying is highly desirable. 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is NOT eligible for visa/ CPT/ OPT sponsoship.