Autonomous Aircraft Assembly & Prototyping Technician

Pyka; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Free catered lunch

Snacks

Job summary

Pyka is seeking an Assembly & Prototyping Technician in Alameda to support the build, integration, testing, and continued development of autonomous electric aircraft. You will assemble mechanical and electrical systems, fabricate prototype parts, and troubleshoot to turn designs into reliable hardware.

Collaborate with engineers, follow instructions and processes, and help improve manufacturability and safety while maintaining a clean, organized shop environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a technical build, assembly or repair environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in building and troubleshooting physical systems.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and precise assembly work.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble mechanical components, structures, and aircraft systems using hand, power, pneumatic, and precision tools.
• Prototype and fabricate: build, modify, fit, and iterate on prototype parts and assemblies.
• System integration: install and test mechanical and electrical subsystems such as actuators and sensors.
• Troubleshoot and repair: diagnose mechanical and basic electrical issues and perform repairs on prototypes and test aircraft.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve designs and build processes.
• Document build steps, test procedures, and maintenance records to improve safety and repeatability.
• Maintain shop tools and materials; ensure parts are available with Inventory.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace following safety standards.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Mechanical aptitude

Tool proficiency

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Torque wrenches

Calipers

Micrometers

Multimeters

Job description

Pyka is seeking an Assembly & Prototyping Technician in Alameda to support the build, integration, testing, and continued development of autonomous electric aircraft. You will assemble mechanical and electrical systems, fabricate prototype parts, and troubleshoot to turn designs into reliable hardware.

Collaborate with engineers, follow instructions and processes, and help improve manufacturability and safety while maintaining a clean, organized shop environment.