Prototype Aircraft Assembly Specialist

Apera; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Apera in El Segundo, CA invites a hands-on Prototype Aircraft Technician to help bring a clean-sheet aircraft from engineering design into physical hardware. You’ll work across structural assembly, composites, metallic components, tooling and fixtures to turn concepts into buildable reality.

You’ll collaborate with engineers to resolve fit, alignment and manufacturability issues and set up prototype assembly processes from scratch, emphasizing mechanical ability, craftsmanship and

Qualifications

• Mechanical ability and hands-on craftsmanship.
• Attention to detail in assembling complex hardware.
• Able to troubleshoot fit and manufacturability issues.

Responsibilities

• Composite + metallic airframe assembly
• Fixtures, jigs, tooling, and drill templates
• Fit-up, alignment, tolerance, and build issues
• Setting up prototype assembly processes from scratch

Job description

Apera in El Segundo, CA invites a hands-on Prototype Aircraft Technician to help bring a clean-sheet aircraft from engineering design into physical hardware. You’ll work across structural assembly, composites, metallic components, tooling and fixtures to turn concepts into buildable reality.

You’ll collaborate with engineers to resolve fit, alignment and manufacturability issues and set up prototype assembly processes from scratch, emphasizing mechanical ability, craftsmanship and