Lab Generalist

Wing • Palo Alto, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Wing is looking for a Lab Generalist to join our Wing Engineering Labs team. This role is onsite based in Palo Alto, CA. As a member of the Wing Lab team, you will provide critical hands-on operational and technical support to Wing’s Hardware Engineering teams. In this role, you will assist with prototype builds, board bring-up, lab inventory organization, and electromechanical rework including fine-pitch soldering, BGA rework, and wire harness fabrication. We are looking for an adaptive, detail-oriented individual eager to solve problems, support cutting-edge drone development, and maintain high standards of lab safety and organization.

Requirements

• 2+ years in a hardware engineering, electronics lab, or technical prototyping environment (including relevant vocational training, military, or internship experience).
• Associate degree in Electronics / Electrical Technology, relevant trade certification, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience with PCB soldering, fine-pitch SMT component rework, and wire harness assembly.
• Demonstrated understanding of standard laboratory safety protocols, ESD prevention, and 5S/housekeeping practices.
• Ability to read and follow technical assembly instructions, wiring diagrams, and rework procedures under direction.
• Basic familiarity with electronic test equipment (e.g., multimeters, DC power supplies) and ECAD/schematic viewers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble prototype devices and electromechanical sub-assemblies in support of hardware engineering builds.
• Perform board-level modifications and rework on prototype printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), including fine-pitch soldering, SMT, and BGA components.
• Fabricate and modify custom cable assemblies and wiring harnesses according to engineering schematics.
• Maintain and organize laboratory workbenches, calibration schedules, safety equipment, tools, and shared workstations.
• Procure and track consumable lab supplies, hardware stock, electronic components, and tools to ensure uninterrupted lab operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to execute assigned tasks efficiently under established lab procedures and safety protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree