Askari Defense

Overview

Askari is a company focused on developing high-performance, fully-autonomous kinetic intercept systems to counter unmanned aerial and robotic threats. They are seeking a skilled drone electronics technician to build interceptor drones from components to complete, flight-ready systems at their Atlanta, Georgia facility.

Responsibilities

• Assemble interceptor drones end to end, from bare PCBs and raw airframes to complete, flight-ready systems.
• Hand solder through-hole and surface-mount components using temperature-controlled irons.
• Reflow and rework PCBs using hot air rework stations and perform component-level removal, replacement, and repair.
• Inspect solder joints and assemblies against IPC workmanship standards.
• Build, crimp, and terminate wire harnesses and connectors with proper strain relief and continuity verification.
• Apply conformal coating, threadlocker, adhesives, and torque values per build documentation.
• Integrate propulsion, power, avionics, sensors, and payloads into airframes.
• Flash, configure, and bench test flight controllers, ESCs, and power systems.
• Debug and troubleshoot electronic and mechanical faults using standard bench tools.
• Fabricate and modify parts using 3D printing and basic shop equipment.
• Follow and help refine assembly travelers, work instructions, and quality records.
• Maintain a clean, organized, ESD-safe, and FOD-free work area.