At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and 3D print custom drone parts, assemble aircraft, and optimise existing models.
- Company: Exciting drone-autonomy startup in Birmingham with a hands-on approach.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, travel expenses covered, and flexible schedule.
- Other info: Ideal for freelancers or makers looking for flexible, hands-on projects.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced team and turn your creative ideas into flight-ready solutions.
- Qualifications: Proficient in CAD software and experienced in 3D printing and drone assembly.
The predicted salary is between 15.3 - 18.7 £ per hour.
About the Role We are an early-stage drone-autonomy startup looking for a skilled maker in the Birmingham area to help design, 3D print, and assemble the physical side of our aircraft.
This is an occasional, hourly consultancy role, ideal for a freelancer or experienced tinkerer looking for flexible, hands-on hardware projects.
We move fast, so we need someone who can turn concepts into flight-ready parts quickly. 🛠️ What You’ll Do Design and 3D print custom mounts, cases, and housings for flight controllers and sensors (and supply the raw CAD files).
Build and assemble multirotor and fixed-wing builds, including custom electronics fitting and foam cutting.
Repair, rebuild, and optimize existing aircraft.
Turn rough briefs into practical, flight-ready hardware solutions without needing step-by-step instructions.
Work from your own studio and drop finished builds off with us in Birmingham. 🎯 What We’re Looking For CAD proficiency (Fusion 360, Solid Works, Free CAD, etc.) to quickly design and iterate printable parts.
Practical 3D printing experience (materials, print settings, structural integrity for flight).
Hands-on drone building/repair experience, plus your own workspace and 3D printer.
Familiarity with flying models, so your designs account for weight and centre of gravity.
Local to Birmingham (or easy access) for regular part drop-offs.
Self-employed status to invoice us hourly. ⭐ Nice to Have Basic soldering skills for custom wiring.
Experience flying multirotors or fixed-wing drones.
Vehicle access to help out at field test sites. 💰 What We Offer Competitive hourly rate set to your experience level.
Travel expenses and consumable costs (filament, glues) covered.
Complete schedule flexibility around your existing commitments. 📬 How to Apply Click Apply directly on Linked In!
Please attach your CV and include photos or a link showcasing projects you’ve designed, printed, or built.
Drone Parts Design & Assembly Consultant (Birmingham, hourly) employer: Arcstrike technologies
Join our innovative drone-autonomy startup in Birmingham, where creativity meets technology! We offer a flexible consultancy role that allows you to work from your own studio while contributing to exciting hardware projects. With competitive pay, covered expenses, and the opportunity to turn your ideas into tangible flight-ready solutions, this is a fantastic chance for skilled makers and tinkerers to thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.
