Entry-Level Mechanical Test Technician - Aviation Hardware

Firestorm; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity grants for new hires

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous PTO and holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Firestorm is hiring an Associate Mechanical Test Technician to assemble airframes, install hardware, and support flight and test operations on real hardware. You will work closely with engineers and senior technicians in a hands-on shop environment at our San Diego HQ.

Training is provided; prior trade or aviation maintenance experience is valued. The role emphasizes reading drawings, using common tools, careful documentation, and following procedures to ensure safety and precision during build,

Formación

• Hands-on mechanical experience through trades, tech school, military maintenance, or equivalent.
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings and follow instructions.
• Familiarity with common hand and power tools; precise documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Assemble airframes, subassemblies, and integration hardware from drawings and instructions.
• Install mechanical hardware to specification and torque to spec; record values.
• Support assembly of composites, propulsion, and fuel systems; perform checks.
• Operate shop equipment safely (bandsaw, drill press, sheet metal tooling, hand/power tools).
• Run 3D printers and post-process printed parts.
• Record as-built configuration, serial numbers, torque values, and build notes.

Conocimientos

Hands-on experience

Read engineering drawings

Tools proficiency

Documentation discipline

Safety compliance

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Band saw

Drill press

Sheet metal tooling

Torque equipment

Descripción del empleo

Firestorm is hiring an Associate Mechanical Test Technician to assemble airframes, install hardware, and support flight and test operations on real hardware. You will work closely with engineers and senior technicians in a hands-on shop environment at our San Diego HQ.

Training is provided; prior trade or aviation maintenance experience is valued. The role emphasizes reading drawings, using common tools, careful documentation, and following procedures to ensure safety and precision during build,