Engineering Technician

Albacore Inc.; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Híbrido; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Albacore Inc. in Philadelphia is seeking a skilled technician for mechanical and electromechanical assembly of drone submarines. The role demands 2–7 years of experience assembling hardware, including knowledge of wiring harnesses and mechanical drawings. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree or equivalent experience and be proficient with common shop tools and test equipment. U.S. work authorization and security clearance eligibility are required for this position.

Qualificações

• 2–7 years of experience assembling mechanical or electromechanical hardware.
• Experience building wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and working with connectors.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.

Responsabilidades

• Build and assemble mechanical and electromechanical components for prototypes.
• Perform mechanical assembly of structural components and propulsion systems.
• Execute functional and mechanical tests using defined procedures.

Conhecimentos

Mechanical assembly

Electromechanical systems

Wiring harness assembly

Troubleshooting

Formação académica

Associate degree or technical certification

Ferramentas

Multimeters

Power supplies

Oscilloscopes

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Albacore Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company building highly-capable, mass-producible drone submarines to defend sovereign waters of America and allied nations. We are backed with more than $10 million from Y Combinator and venture capital investors.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble mechanical and electromechanical components and subsystems for underwater vehicle prototypes, test articles, and low rate initial production.
• Fabricate and assemble wiring harnesses, connectors, and cable assemblies following electrical schematics and documentation.
• Perform mechanical assembly of structural components, pressure housings, propulsion systems, and internal subsystem assemblies.
• Execute functional, electrical, and mechanical tests using defined procedures and test equipment.
• Assist engineers with debugging, and troubleshooting of electromechanical systems during integration phases.
• Utilize and maintain test fixtures, tooling, and hardware used for subsystem validation and system integration.
• Support environmental and system-level testing, including pressure, leak, vibration, and functional tests.
• Maintain organized workspaces, tooling, and inventory to support efficient hardware builds.
• Provide feedback to engineering teams to improve hardware manufacturability process related outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, GED, or equivalent hands‑on experience in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical systems.
• 2–7 years of experience assembling mechanical or electromechanical hardware.
• Experience building wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and working with connectors, soldering, and crimping tools.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and assembly work instruction documentation.
• Experience using common shop tools and equipment for fabrication and assembly.
• Hands‑on experience with electromechanical builds, mechanical assembly, and troubleshooting hardware systems.
• Familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, or similar tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clean & reliable hardware builds.
• U.S. work authorization and ability to obtain a security clearance.