Manufacturing Technician

Chariot Defense Inc.; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chariot Defense Inc. in San Bruno, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join our onsite team. You will assemble electro-mechanical hardware, perform wire/harness work, test sub-assemblies, and support quality controls in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of manufacturing experience, strong communication, and the ability to follow detailed work instructions while meeting pace and quality standards. Onsite five days per week with occasional extended hours may apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional work experience in a manufacturing environment assembling complex electro-mechanical hardware products.
• Experience assembling electro-mechanical assemblies, PCBA hand soldering/repair, wiring/harness and testing electronic sub-assemblies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort with basic computer software.
• Willingness to work onsite in San Bruno, CA, five days per week and occasional extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components and perform basic fabrication and fitting tasks using hand tools; test finished products for quality and defects.
• Maintain 100% production traceability and adhere to inventory management; escalate documentation gaps.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to improve process efficiency and product manufacturability.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

PCBA soldering

Harness wiring

Electronic testing

Quality documentation

Education

Electronics certification/degree

Job description

About Us

Chariot Defense is a defense technology company that designs and manufactures a family of power products for the U.S. military and its allies. We believe that credible deterrence of armed conflict and winning if deterrence fails, requires more than just the best drones, sensors, weapons, electronic warfare systems, and command & control capabilities. Those critical components will require sustained electric power in austere and resource-constrained environments. Moreover, military units must be able to turn off the trucks and generators that generate this power to hide and survive. In other words, power generation must be decoupled from power consumption. Chariot Defense's products enable exactly this capability, allowing U.S. and allied militaries to be more lethal and survivable. We hope you will join us on this mission.

About Us

Chariot Defense is a defense technology company that designs and manufactures a family of power products for the U.S. military and its allies. We believe that credible deterrence of armed conflict and winning if deterrence fails, requires more than just the best drones, sensors, weapons, electronic warfare systems, and command & control capabilities. Those critical components will require sustained electric power in austere and resource-constrained environments. Moreover, military units must be able to turn off the trucks and generators that generate this power to hide and survive. In other words, power generation must be decoupled from power consumption. Chariot Defense's products enable exactly this capability, allowing U.S. and allied militaries to be more lethal and survivable. We hope you will join us on this mission.

About the Role

Chariot Defense is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Technician to join our manufacturing team, reporting to the Head of Manufacturing. In this role, you assemble, troubleshoot, and/or repair sub-assemblies and finished products that our customers will operate in the world's harshest environments. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of tasks, including wire harness assembly, mechanical assembly, quality control, and end-of-line testing. Adherence to process where it exists, the ability to think critically where it does not, attention-to-detail, and an unyielding commitment to quality will be essential to success in this role. To achieve this high standard of workmanship, you will be required to accurately interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, work instructions, and execute functionality testing to ensure a flawless product. Collaboration and problem-solving will be key as you work alongside our cross-functional teams to build advanced and high-quality power systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly & Testing: Assemble components, perform basic fabrication and fitment tasks utilizing hand tools, perform dimension electrical value measurements using appropriate tooling, and test finished products for quality and defects.
• Documentation & Inventory: Maintain 100% production traceability within our MES and adhere to inventory management. Escalate any concerns with gaps in documentation or inventory concerns as they become apparent.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to and enforce all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Collaboration & Improvement: Work with manufacturing and engineering team members to improve process efficiency and product manufacturability.

What We're Looking For

• Conscientious and disciplined with unwavering pride and focus on your work.
• Dynamic and resilient in a demanding fast-paced work setting, when presented with imperfect or incomplete or information, or faced with shifting priorities.
• Able to independently assess work instructions and other manufacturing information for completeness and provide constructive feedback on how to improve them.
• Uncompromising your adherence to safety standards for yourself and your team.
• Gratified by helping your peers succeed; seeks to break down information silos by collaborating with others to solve problems, share knowledge, and provide input.

Qualifications

Required

• At least 2 years of professional work experience in a manufacturing environment, assembling complex electro-mechanical hardware products.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Assembling of electro-mechanical assemblies
• PCBA hand solder / repair
• Wiring/harness assembly
• Testing electronic sub-assemblies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the comfort of working with basic computer software.
• Ability to work with pace and quality while adhering to written work instructions, drawings, and documentation.
• Willingness to work onsite in our San Bruno, CA, shop 5-days per week as well as work extended and weekend hours, when necessary.

Preferred

• Completion of a formal certification in electronics or engineering, typically industry apprenticeship, AA degree, or Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working directly with high-voltage energy storage and power distribution
• Experience in applications requiring high-reliability embedded power electronics
• Familiar with industry and government standards for quality and compliance.

Role Requirements

• This position is an onsite role based in Chariot Defense's San Bruno, CA, office.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with high precision and accuracy.
• Able to work on your feet for at least a standard work shift in a shop setting.
• Willingness to follow safety protocols and wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Able to lift and carry 50lbs.

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $60,000 - $90,000 annually. Compensation packages also include early-stage equity and access to company-sponsored benefit plans.

Individual compensation packages are based on geographic location, scope of the role, relevant experience, and the ability to deal with complexity and problem solve within our organization, among other factors.

All employees are required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. within their first 3 days of work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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