Production Worker

We’re seeking production workers to come in on short notice and assist HIGHCAT in the production of our modular drone platforms. You’ll be directly involved in building drones, controllers, ground stations and gimbals alongside our development, manufacturing and existing production teams. This is a short-term role, with the potential for long-term collaboration. Join us and be instrumental in building and assembling products with real-world impact.

Core Tasks & Responsibilities

Assembly

• Position, align, and connect parts, subassemblies, or wiring using hand tools, power tools, pneumatic equipment, or automated machinery

• Read and follow technical drawings, schematics, work orders, or assembly instructions to ensure proper build specs.

• Identify misaligned parts or equipment malfunctions during builds

• Perform routine adjustments as well as cleaning tools and work stations at end of day

• Work closely with QA to ensure proper function of all electronic and mechanical configurations

• Solder electronic components and reliably work with connectors, pinouts and simple circuit diagrams

• Work with 3D printed parts as well as carbon and aluminium components

Your Background

• High school diploma or GED is preferred, although if you have experience producing and assembling complex components, we’re happy to receive your application

• Ability to adhere to work instructions with precision and attention to detail

• Experience with hand tools, power tools and precision measuring equipment

• Manual dexterity, strong hand-eye coordination and the ability to stand and bend for several hours a day

• Reliable, ability to work with others, following clear instructions and bring a good atmosphere to the company

What You Can Expect

Compensation and Ownership

• Good compensation matching experience and proficiency

Mission and Impact

• Your work directly impacts how successful we are at deploying systems used by firefighters, soldiers, and emergency responders in high-stakes environments

Culture and Environment

• Fast-paced environment, working alongside developers, QA and manufacturing

About HIGHCAT

HIGHCAT builds technology that protects those who protect us. We develop advanced systems for firefighters, military units, emergency responders, and critical infrastructure teams, delivering tools that enhance situational awareness, improve decision-making, and save lives in high-stakes environments. Our customers operate in conditions where technology failure means mission failure, and mission failure can mean loss of life. We take that responsibility seriously.

We're backed by leading venture capital and strategic partners who understand that defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure represent not just massive markets, but moral imperatives. Our team combines deep technical expertise with operational experience in the domains we serve. We're building at scale while staying primarily focused on the people who depend most on our technology. If you believe that technology should serve those who serve, and that operational excellence is how mission-driven companies turn vision into reality, HIGHCAT is where you belong.