Hardware Technician
Aurelius Systems•San Francisco, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Aurelius Systems is seeking a Hardware Technician to fabricate, machine, weld, and assemble parts for autonomous, edge-deployed directed energy systems for counter-UAS. This role involves hands-on work across the build process, supporting engineers and field demonstrations as the company scales its Archimedes system from prototype to production. The ideal candidate will have a strong bias for action, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.
Requirements
- Hands-on fabrication and machining experience, mill and lathe at minimum
- TIG or MIG welding experience on real assemblies
- Comfortable reading mechanical drawings and GD&T
- Comfortable with multiple 3D printing processes and post-processing
- Solid attention to dimensional accuracy and finish quality
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or certain protected classes of asylees and refugees)
Nice To Haves
- Composites layup experience
- Sheet metal forming and brake work
- Wire harness fabrication
- Precision optical or laser system assembly experience
Responsibilities
- Fabrication and machining of mechanical parts using mill, lathe, and CNC equipment
- Supporting field demonstrations for the warfighter
- Welding and metal fabrication, including TIG and MIG, for structural and subsystem assemblies
- 3D printing across processes including FDM, SLA, and SLS, plus post-processing
- Assembly and integration of subsystems including basic electrical wiring and harness work
- Inspection with calipers, micrometers, and gauges, and flagging tolerance drift
- Providing engineers with real shop floor feedback to improve designs
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- United Health Care medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible 18 days PTO plus 5 sick days
- Travel to field test events and range days
- Covered daily lunches and office snacks and drinks
- E-bike and scooter stipend up to $500
- Direct access to leadership and real ownership over your work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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