Sr Manufacturing technician

Arxlight • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

The Sr. Engineering Technician will help build, test, troubleshoot, and improve drones and supporting hardware at a rapidly growing technology startup developing next-generation drones for security and safety applications. The company vertically integrates hardware and software to create advanced UAV capabilities focused on saving lives.

Working directly with engineers, the technician will turn designs into working hardware, address problems as they arise, and keep prototypes moving through rapid build-test-iterate cycles. This hands-on role suits someone comfortable working in a shop and on an electronics bench, building hardware, and solving problems without always having detailed 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 ability to work through problems without always having a step-by-step procedure.
• Flexibility and comfort moving among 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 build problems, share feedback, and help develop better tools, fixtures, and build practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed