Aerospace Mechanical Technician - Prototyping Flight Builds

Odys Aviation, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Odys Aviation, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Technician to support the assembly, integration, and testing of composite and metallic structures across aircraft platforms in Long Beach, California. You will work closely with engineers to build airframe components, propulsion mounts, wiring harnesses, and actuation systems.

This hands-on role involves prototype builds, jig fabrication, composite layups, and system installations across projects, contributing to flight readiness and aircraft integration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with hand tools and powered tools.
• Experience operating ground support equipment.
• Experience in resins, adhesives, sealants and primers.
• Experience with assembly/fabrication/handling of tight tolerance aerospace components.
• Experience in aircraft manufacturing/assembly is a plus.
• Prior experience in composite fabrication is a plus.
• CNC machining experience is a plus.
• OSHA certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of quality procedures, tolerances, dimensions and specifications is a plus.
• Previous drone and UAV experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate tools such as torque wrenches, saws, drills and soldering irons.
• Assembly and fabrication of test rigs and test articles.
• Interpret engineering drawings, instructions and test procedures.
• Fabrication, assembly and handling of tight tolerance aerospace components.
• Operate ground support equipment such as forklifts and gantry cranes.
• Support composite layups, mold preparation, resin application and curing.
• Assembly of prototype aircraft mechanical and electrical components.
• Supporting execution of in-house and external testing campaigns.
• Support part inspection for appearance, function and tolerances.
• Maintain the shop area and organize tool boxes and equipment.
• Travel to machine/fabrication shops to obtain parts and purchase equipment.
• Work collaboratively and communicate with diverse teams.

Skills

Hand tools

Powered tools

Ground support equipment

Resin application

Tight tolerance assembly

Team collaboration

Fabrication

Prototyping

Electrical assembly

Quality procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CNC machining

Composite fabrication

Reading engineering drawings

Job description

Odys Aviation, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Technician to support the assembly, integration, and testing of composite and metallic structures across aircraft platforms in Long Beach, California. You will work closely with engineers to build airframe components, propulsion mounts, wiring harnesses, and actuation systems.

This hands-on role involves prototype builds, jig fabrication, composite layups, and system installations across projects, contributing to flight readiness and aircraft integration.