Mechanical Technician

wardstone.space•El Segundo, CA

22d

About The Position

Machine, build, and assemble hardware for the company’s first two interceptor platforms. Produce parts and test fixtures in the shop, assemble airframe structures and mechanisms, and support ground and flight tests. Work alongside the propulsion, avionics, and aerodynamics teams; the hardware built will be tested and flown. The position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Lead.

Requirements

Technical certificate, trade school, or military training in machining or mechanical fabrication, or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience in machining, fabrication, or mechanical assembly.
Experience running manual or CNC mills and lathes.
Ability to read engineering drawings, including tolerances and GD&T.
Skill with precision measuring tools.
Safe, organized, and careful work and recordkeeping.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet in a shop environment.
Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual).
Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Nice To Haves

CNC programming and CAM experience, such as Fusion 360 or Mastercam.
Experience with aerospace or defense hardware assembly.
Composite layup, bonding, or TIG welding experience.
Military maintenance experience or an A&P license.
Experience supporting structural or environmental tests.
Prior early-stage startup experience.

Responsibilities

Machine parts on manual and CNC mills and lathes from engineering drawings.
Fabricate test fixtures, tooling, brackets, and ground support equipment.
Work with engineers to turn design changes into new parts.
Assemble airframe structures, mechanisms, and subassemblies according to drawings and procedures.
Install fasteners, inserts, and bonded joints to specification, including required torque values.
Integrate hardware from the propulsion and avionics teams into the vehicle.
Inspect in-house and vendor parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other measuring tools.
Set up, run, and tear down structural, vibration, and environmental tests.
Support static fires and flight tests at test ranges.
Record build and inspection results.
Maintain shop machines, tools, and safety equipment, and keep the shop organized.
Track raw material and hardware inventory.
Suggest fixtures, tools, and processes to make builds faster and more consistent.