Assembly Technician

Apera; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Apera in El Segundo, CA invites a hands-on Prototype Aircraft Technician to help bring a clean-sheet aircraft from engineering design into physical hardware. You’ll work across structural assembly, composites, metallic components, tooling and fixtures to turn concepts into buildable reality.

You’ll collaborate with engineers to resolve fit, alignment and manufacturability issues and set up prototype assembly processes from scratch, emphasizing mechanical ability, craftsmanship and

Qualifications

• Mechanical ability and hands-on craftsmanship.
• Attention to detail in assembling complex hardware.
• Able to troubleshoot fit and manufacturability issues.

Responsibilities

• Composite + metallic airframe assembly
• Fixtures, jigs, tooling, and drill templates
• Fit-up, alignment, tolerance, and build issues
• Setting up prototype assembly processes from scratch

Job description

As a Prototype Aircraft Technician, you’ll help bring a clean-sheet aircraft from engineering design into physical hardware. The work spans structural assembly, composites, metallic components, tooling, fixtures, and hands-on problem solving throughout the build. You’ll work closely with engineers to resolve fit, alignment, and manufacturability issues as they arise. The ideal person is resourceful, highly mechanical, detail-oriented, and energized by building something that has never been assembled before.

Responsibilities

• Composite + metallic airframe assembly
• Fixtures, jigs, tooling, and drill templates
• Fit-up, alignment, tolerance, and build issues
• Setting up prototype assembly processes from scratch

What matters most: mechanical ability, craftsmanship, problem-solving, and proof that you’ve personally built complex hardware.