Hybrid Electric Powerplant Technician — Mechanical & Testing

Odys Aviation, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Odys Aviation, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support the assembly, integration, and testing of Hybrid Electric Powerplant systems across aircraft and testing platforms in Long Beach, California.

You will work closely with engineers and other technicians to integrate and install components for prototype aircraft. This hands-on role involves assisting with prototype builds, propulsion test stands, component bring-up, acceptance testing, and system installations to help our aircraft be

Qualifications

• eVTOL/UAV knowledge with experience in electric propulsion or hybrid-electric architectures.
• Experience with complex electromechanical systems (motors, power electronics, rotating machinery, batteries, cooling systems).
• Proficiency in soldering, crimping (Mil-Spec), and harness building.
• Familiarity with standard test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, milliohm meters).
• Ability to read and red-line complex electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate a wide variety of tools such as torque wrenches, saws, drills and soldering irons.
• Assembly and fabrication of test rigs and flight articles.
• Interpret engineering models, drawings, instructions and test procedures.
• Fabrication, assembly and handling of tight tolerance aerospace components.
• Operate various ground support equipment such as forklifts and gantry cranes.
• Support first time builds of complex electromechanical systems (motors, power electronics, rotating machinery, batteries, cooling systems, etc.).
• Assembly of prototype aircraft mechanical and electrical components.
• Supporting execution of in-house and external testing campaigns.
• Support part inspection for appearance, function, tolerances, dimensions and tolerances.
• Maintain the shop area and organize tool boxes and powered equipment.
• Travel to machine/fabrication shops to obtain parts and purchase equipment.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with teams of diverse backgrounds and skills.

Skills

eVTOL/UAV Knowledge

Electromechanical systems

Soldering & Crimping

Test equipment familiarity

Electrical schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Milliohm meters

Job description

Odys Aviation, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support the assembly, integration, and testing of Hybrid Electric Powerplant systems across aircraft and testing platforms in Long Beach, California.

You will work closely with engineers and other technicians to integrate and install components for prototype aircraft. This hands-on role involves assisting with prototype builds, propulsion test stands, component bring-up, acceptance testing, and system installations to help our aircraft be