Aerospace Mechanical Technician - Hybrid Propulsion

Odys; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Odys seeks a Mechanical Technician in California to support assembly, integration, and testing of Hybrid Electric Powerplant systems across aircraft and testing platforms. You will collaborate with engineers and technicians to install components and prepare flight-ready systems.

The role is highly hands-on, involving prototype builds, test stands, and system installations across multiple projects. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for successful iteration and certification

Qualifications

• eVTOL/UAV knowledge: demonstrated experience with electric propulsion, battery integration, or hybrid-electric architectures.
• Demonstrated experience working on complex electromechanical systems (motors, power electronics, rotating machinery, batteries, cooling systems, etc.)
• Soldering, crimping (Mil-Spec), and harness building proficiency.
• Familiarity with standard test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, milliohm meters).
• 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 and dimensions.
• 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.

Skills

EVTOL/UAV knowledge

Electromechanical systems

Soldering & crimping

Harness building

Test equipment

Schematics & drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Torque wrenches

Saws

Drills

Soldering irons

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Milliohm meters

Job description

Odys seeks a Mechanical Technician in California to support assembly, integration, and testing of Hybrid Electric Powerplant systems across aircraft and testing platforms. You will collaborate with engineers and technicians to install components and prepare flight-ready systems.

The role is highly hands-on, involving prototype builds, test stands, and system installations across multiple projects. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for successful iteration and certification