Electrical Technician - Final Assembly & Test (UAV/Drone Systems)

Background and Experience:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with flight controllers, ESCs, motors, and UAV communication/telemetry systems
• Familiarity with battery systems (LiPo/Li-ion) and associated safety handling procedures
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification (or working toward)
• Experience in a regulated or mission-critical industry (aerospace, defense, public safety equipment)
• Familiarity with ESD control programs and cleanroom/controlled assembly environments
• Basic experience with ERP/MES systems for build documentation and traceability
• Exposure to firefighting, emergency response, or public-safety equipment standards

Physical Requirements:

• (with or without reasonable accommodation)
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a workbench
• Manual dexterity sufficient for fine assembly work, including soldering, crimping, and small connector mating
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs when handling drone units and equipment
• Visual acuity sufficient for detailed inspection work, with corrective lenses if needed

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary – Reflective of your skills and experience
• Equity Compensation – Be a part-owner in the company’s future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Optional pre-tax savings for medical expenses
• Unlimited PTO – Flexible time off to recharge, plus paid company holidays
• About Us Seneca is building cutting-edge drone and sensor technology for wildfire suppression, aiming to eliminate wildfire risk across 500 million acres of high-risk U.S. + allied territory. Backed by top-tier investors, including Convective Capital, Caffeinated Capital, First Round Capital, Slow Ventures, Nextview Ventures, Transition Capital, Bullpen Capital, Stepstone Group, Roar Capital, Offline Ventures, and leaders from Palantir, Google, Meta, and many others, the company has raised $110M in Series A funding and is valued over $500 million. Founded by Stu Landesberg (former Founder & CEO of Grove Collaborative — IPO in 2022 at $1.7B) and fire industry experts, Seneca is a mission-driven company dedicated to climate resilience and fire prevention.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

• If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply — you may still be the right fit for our team.