Mechanical Technician - Powerplant

Odys Aviation • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

We are looking for a Mechanical Technician to support the assembly, integration, and testing of Hybrid Electric Powerplant systems across aircraft and testing platforms. You’ll work closely with engineers and other technicians to integrate and install. This role is highly hands-on and dynamic. You’ll assist with prototype builds, propulsion test stands, component bring-up, acceptance testing, and system installations across multiple projects. You’ll be critical to getting our aircraft built, integrated, and ready for flight.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent degrees
• eVTOL/UAV Knowledge: Demonstrated experience working with electric propulsion, lithium-ion battery integration, or hybrid-electric architectures.
• Demonstrated experience working on complex electromechanical systems (motors, power electronics, rotating machinery, batteries, cooling systems, etc.)
• Proficiency in soldering, crimping (Mil-Spec), and harness building.
• Familiarity with standard test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, milliohm meters).
• Documentation: Ability to read and red-line complex electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate a wide variety of tools such as torque wrenches, saws, drills and soldering irons
• Assembly and fabrication of test rigs and flight articles
• Interpret engineering models, drawings, instructions and test procedures
• Fabrication, assembly and handling of tight tolerance aerospace components
• Operate various ground support equipment such as forklifts and gantry cranes
• Supporting first time builds of complex electromechanical systems (motors, power electronics, rotating machinery, batteries, cooling systems, etc.)
• Assembly of prototype aircraft mechanical and electrical components
• Supporting execution of in-house and external testing campaigns
• Support part inspection for appearance, function, tolerances, dimensions and tolerances
• Maintain the shop area and organize tool boxes and powered equipment
• Travel to machine/fabrication shops to obtain parts and purchase equipment
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with teams of diverse backgrounds and skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED