Mechanical Technician - Electric Propulsion & Test Rigs

Odys Aviation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Odys Aviation in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support assembly, integration, and testing of Hybrid Electric Powerplant systems across aircraft and testing platforms. You will work closely with engineers and technicians to integrate and install components, contributing directly to prototype builds and flight readiness.

This hands-on role involves prototype builds, propulsion test stands, component bring-up, acceptance testing, and system installations across multiple

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• eVTOL/UAV knowledge with experience on electric propulsion or hybrid-electric architectures.
• Experience with complex electromechanical systems (motors, power electronics, batteries, cooling).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate tools such as torque wrenches, saws, drills and soldering irons.
• Assemble and fabricate test rigs and flight articles.
• Interpret engineering models, drawings, instructions and test procedures.
• Fabricate, assemble and handle tight tolerance aerospace components.
• Operate 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).
• Assemble prototype aircraft mechanical and electrical components.
• Support 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 experience

Soldering proficiency

Crimping Mil-Spec

Documentation literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Odys Aviation in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support assembly, integration, and testing of Hybrid Electric Powerplant systems across aircraft and testing platforms. You will work closely with engineers and technicians to integrate and install components, contributing directly to prototype builds and flight readiness.

This hands-on role involves prototype builds, propulsion test stands, component bring-up, acceptance testing, and system installations across multiple