Aerospace R&D Technician & Team Lead

singularity-defense

Gardena (CA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Singularity, an Aerospace & Defense startup in Gardena, CA, seeks an experienced R&D technician to own prototyping, machining, assembly, testing, and fabrication operations. You will document processes, contribute to next-generation military equipment, and work with an ambitious team in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead a team of technicians, develop best practices, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality in all fabrication tasks.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in a high-performance manufacturing or R&D environment with fabrication, machining, welding, or related skills.
  • Deep understanding of aerospace-grade production/quality standards and enforcement experience.
  • Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specs.
  • Strong hands-on problem solving with leadershipAbility to build a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate prototypes with engineering collaboration, ensuring specs, quality, and safety.
  • Iterate designs rapidly to refine manufacturing techniques.
  • Participate in design reviews for manufacturability and resources.
  • Spec, source, and commission equipment; report project status.
  • Support testing and validation; some travel may be required.

Skills

Fabrication
Machining
Welding
Pneumatic/hydraulic systems
Test processes
Test stand development
Engineering drawing interpretation
Problem-solving
Leadership
Lean manufacturing
Automation/robotics
Quality inspection

Tools

PLM
ERP
Manufacturing planning systems

Job description

Singularity, an Aerospace & Defense startup in Gardena, CA, seeks an experienced R&D technician to own prototyping, machining, assembly, testing, and fabrication operations. You will document processes, contribute to next-generation military equipment, and work with an ambitious team in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead a team of technicians, develop best practices, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality in all fabrication tasks.

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