Aerospace Electromechanical Technician (Contract) Prototyping

MagLev Aero; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MagLev Aero is seeking an electromechanical technician to help build its electric propulsion thruster system prototypes. You will fabricate and test electromagnetic assemblies, wire harnesses, and mechanical test equipment.

You will also perform mechanical and electronics rework, calibrate sensors, and take quality assurance measurements as you collaborate with our engineering team on-site. Your craftsmanship will be a key contribution to this project.

Qualifications

• Experience building harnesses: stripping, crimping, and bundling.
• Soldering experience; hot air tools desirable.
• Comfort using basic electrical test equipment in prototyping.
• Able to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with 3D drafting tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, NX) and electrical drafting tools.
• Comfort around high voltage and chemical solvents; high voltage experience desirable.
• Attention to detail; precise measurements with calipers and micrometers.
• Able to lift 25 pounds and stand for 30 minutes.
• Proficient with hand and power tools; CNC/machining experience desirable.
• Experience with 3D printing desirable.
• Able to work independently and pursue process improvements.
• Hands-on experience in aerospace/automotive/job shop/university lab.

Responsibilities

• Create and test wire harnesses per drawings or descriptions.
• Assemble, rework, and test PCBs from a schematic.
• Wind and pot coils and other electromagnetic assemblies from drawings.
• Refine existing processes for better throughput or performance.
• Assemble electro-mechanical test fixtures and test articles.
• Perform quality measurements on parts and systems.

Skills

Harnesses experience

Soldering

Electrical test equipment

Schematics & drawings

CAD tools

3D printing

High voltage awareness

Detail-oriented

Hand & power tools

CNC/machining awareness

Independent worker

Aerospace/avionics exposure

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

NX

OrCAD

Altium

VeSys

Solidworks Electrical

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

MagLev Aero is seeking an electromechanical technician to help build its electric propulsion thruster system prototypes. You will fabricate and test electromagnetic assemblies, wire harnesses, and mechanical test equipment.

You will also perform mechanical and electronics rework, calibrate sensors, and take quality assurance measurements as you collaborate with our engineering team on-site. Your craftsmanship will be a key contribution to this project.