MORSE Corp
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) R&D Technician
$60K–$90K
Cambridge, MA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 17, 2026
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States - Experience
- No specific number of years stated.
About the job
Fabricates, modifies, assembles, tests, and supports flight testing of unmanned aerial systems and their components.
What you'll do
- Modify commercial off-the-shelf airframes to incorporate custom avionics and payloads; fabricate, assemble, install, repair, and align parts.
- Document fabrication and maintenance, perform functional tests, and improve processes for throughput and quality.
- Collaborate with engineering, technician, and facilities staff to address technical needs and deliver solutions within cost and time constraints.
What they ask for
- Expertise fabricating and modifying fiberglass assemblies, including cutting/trimming, adhesive bonding, and fastening.
- Expertise with adhesive systems and joining plastic, wood, composite, and metallic components; experience finishing assemblies by hand sanding and painting.
- Experience developing jigs and fixtures and using hand tools, power tools, and air tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication; experience pioneering and documenting fabrication or assembly processes; ability to lift and carry up to 50 lb; willingness to travel up to 25%.
Nice to have
- Model radio-controlled aircraft fabrication or hobby flying; 3D modeling in SolidWorks; exposure to 3D additive manufacturing; or composites experience.
- Machining, welding, GD&T drawing interpretation, wire harness building, soldering, or electrical debugging with basic test equipment.
Pay
$60,000 — $90,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, GD&T, oscilloscopes, multimeters, isolation testers
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