Sr manufacturing technician
About The Position
We are a rapidly growing technology startup focused on delivering next-generation drones for security and safety applications. The company vertically integrates hardware and software to create leading-edge capabilities in the UAV space, with a focus on saving lives. The Engineering Technician is a hands-on role helping build, test, troubleshoot, and improve drones and supporting hardware. The technician works directly with engineers to turn designs into working hardware, solve problems, and keep prototypes moving through rapid build-test-iterate cycles. The role suits someone who enjoys building things, is comfortable using a shop and electronics bench, and can work through situations without complete instructions.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience building products at hardware companies.
- Strong hands-on mechanical skills and experience building, repairing, or troubleshooting hardware.
- Comfort using a wide range of hand tools, power tools, measurement tools, and shop equipment.
- Experience with wiring, connectors, crimping, soldering, and basic electronics assembly.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and basic build documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work through problems without always having a step-by-step procedure.
- Flexibility and comfort moving between different projects, tools, and problems in a fast-moving development environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with drones, robotics, vehicles, or other electromechanical systems.
- Experience in a prototype shop, engineering lab, R&D environment, or hardware startup.
- Experience with 3D printers, CNC machines, mills, lathes, laser cutters, or similar fabrication equipment.
- Experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, and other electrical test equipment.
- Familiarity with CAD, BOMs, work instructions, and basic engineering documentation.
- Experience with good hardware build practices, including fasteners, torque, adhesives, cable management, ESD, and general workmanship.
Responsibilities
- Build, assemble, modify, and rework prototype drones, subassemblies, and test hardware.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and integration issues and work with engineers to find practical fixes.
- Build and rework wire harnesses, connectors, electronics, and other electromechanical assemblies.
- Fabricate and modify parts using hand tools, power tools, 3D printers, and other shop equipment.
- Support prototype builds, vehicle bring-up, testing, repairs, and rapid design iterations.
- Identify problems, share feedback, and develop improved tools, fixtures, and build practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
