Engineering Technician

Chariot Defense•San Bruno, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Chariot Defense is seeking a motivated and hands-on Engineering Technician to join our engineering team, reporting to the Systems Integration Lead. In this entry-level role, you will support the assembly, testing, and basic prototyping of electrical, mechanical, and power electronic systems, including integrated vehicle platforms. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to help ensure our systems meet performance, endurance, and reliability requirements for deployment in demanding environments. This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior technician to accelerate their technical skill set, with a fast-track for internal advancement as the team grows and the company scales. We strongly encourage you to research Chariot Defense and our anticipated growth and market positioning.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or related field; Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus.
A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a technical, assembly, or shop role in a professional or internship setting.
Basic 3D CAD skills (any platform, SOLIDWORKS preferred), with the ability to read and follow engineering drawings (e.g., basic GD&T and industry standards).
Hands-on proficiency with oscilloscopes, HV probes, test equipment, and related diagnostic tools.
Strong knowledge of analog and digital electronics, power systems, and control circuits.
Skilled in root-cause failure analysis and corrective action methods.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the comfort of working with basic computer software.
Safety-first mindset with demonstrated experience working under high-voltage protocols is a plus.
Ability to work with pace and quality while adhering to written work instructions, drawings, and documentation.
Willingness to work onsite in our San Bruno, CA, shop 5-days per week as well as work extended and weekend hours, when necessary.
Able to work on your feet for extended periods in a shop setting.
Able to lift and carry 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with basic manufacturing processes (e.g., sheet metal, CNC, lathe, 3D printing).
Exposure to low/high voltage systems, power distribution, or thermal management of batteries and electronics.
Experience in high-reliability environments, such as testing for durability or endurance.
Understanding of IPC 610 / 620
Experience with data management tools like JIRA or Confluence.
Hands on use of Digital multimeters, insulation testers, and microscopes
Skills in CNC machining, sheet metal, PCBA assembly and wire harness builds.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the integration of energy storage, materials, thermal solutions, power electronics, PCBs, and wiring, focusing on hands-on assembly and testing in compact, efficient designs.
Assist in assembling hardware from initial prototypes to production units, following guidance from engineers, and senior engineering technicians and help with troubleshooting during field deployment.
Help rapidly prototype builds and identify issues, support debugging and iteration, and contribute to developing field-deployable products on tight timelines, while learning to balance risks and priorities.
Assist in preparing electrical, mechanical, thermal, and electro-mechanical components for volume manufacturing, including basic shop work and quality checks.
Occasionally assist with customer-facing hardware demonstrations and gather feedback to support team understanding of requirements.