Contract Aerospace Electromechanical Technician

MagLev Aero; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MagLev Aero is seeking an electromechanical technician to help build its electric propulsion thruster system prototypes. You will fabricate and test electromagnetic assemblies, wire harnesses, and mechanical test equipment.

You will also perform mechanical and electronics rework, calibrate sensors, and take quality assurance measurements as you collaborate with our engineering team on-site. Your craftsmanship will be a key contribution to this project.

Qualifications

• Experience building harnesses: stripping, crimping, and bundling.
• Soldering experience; hot air tools desirable.
• Comfort using basic electrical test equipment in prototyping.
• Able to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with 3D drafting tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, NX) and electrical drafting tools.
• Comfort around high voltage and chemical solvents; high voltage experience desirable.
• Attention to detail; precise measurements with calipers and micrometers.
• Able to lift 25 pounds and stand for 30 minutes.
• Proficient with hand and power tools; CNC/machining experience desirable.
• Experience with 3D printing desirable.
• Able to work independently and pursue process improvements.
• Hands-on experience in aerospace/automotive/job shop/university lab.

Responsibilities

• Create and test wire harnesses per drawings or descriptions.
• Assemble, rework, and test PCBs from a schematic.
• Wind and pot coils and other electromagnetic assemblies from drawings.
• Refine existing processes for better throughput or performance.
• Assemble electro-mechanical test fixtures and test articles.
• Perform quality measurements on parts and systems.

Skills

Harnesses experience

Soldering

Electrical test equipment

Schematics & drawings

CAD tools

3D printing

High voltage awareness

Detail-oriented

Hand & power tools

CNC/machining awareness

Independent worker

Aerospace/avionics exposure

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

NX

OrCAD

Altium

VeSys

Solidworks Electrical

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Company Description Our innovative startup seeks driven, high performance, high energy independent achievers who can work in a multidisciplinary team to build a groundbreaking electric VTOL platform that will be the foundation for a range of high performance ultra quiet Vertical Flight Systems.

Company Description Our innovative startup seeks driven, high performance, high energy independent achievers who can work in a multidisciplinary team to build a groundbreaking electric VTOL platform that will be the foundation for a range of high performance ultra quiet Vertical Flight Systems.

Job Description

MagLev Aero is seeking an electromechanical technician to help build its electric propulsion thruster system prototypes. In this role, you will fabricate and test electromagnetic assemblies, wire harnesses, and mechanical test equipment. You will also perform mechanical and electronics rework, calibrate sensors, and take quality assurance measurements. You will work alongside our engineering team on-site and your craftsmanship will be a key contribution to the success of this project.

Location

This is an on-site position at MagLev Aero’s office located in Boston’s Seaport District.

Expected Responsibilities

• Create and test wire harnesses in accordance with drawings or detailed descriptions.
• Assemble, rework, and test printed circuit boards from a schematic.
• Wind and pot coils and other electromagnetic assemblies from drawings.
• Refine existing processes for better throughput or superior performance.
• Assemble electro-mechanical test fixtures and test articles.
• Perform quality measurements on parts and systems.

Qualifications

Desired Skills

• Prior experience building harnesses: stripping, crimping, and bundling. Prior experience winding coils desirable.
• Prior soldering experience. Experience with hot air tools is desirable.
• Comfortable using basic electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, isolation testers) in a prototyping environment.
• Able to understand electrical schematics and mechanical drawings. Experience with 3D drafting tools (e.g. Solidworks, Fusion, NX) is a plus, as is electrical drafting (e.g. OrCAD, Altium, VeSys, Solidworks Electrical)
• Comfortable around high voltage, electrical power systems, and chemical solvents. Prior high voltage experience is desirable but not required.
• Attention to detail. Able to make precise measurements using calipers and micrometers.
• Able to lift at least twenty-five pounds and stand for periods of 30 minutes.
• Proficient with hand and power tools. Familiar with basic machine shop tools (e.g. band saw, drill press). Experience with lathes/machining (CNC) is desirable but not required.
• Experience with 3D printing is desirable.
• Able to work independently from a set of tasks. Interested in process improvement.
• A few years of hands-on experience in a related area (aerospace, automotive, job shop, university lab) is desirable.

Additional Information

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