Prototype & Assembly Technician - Aerospace/Defense

Furientis; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Furientis is seeking a generalist technician to build and integrate hardware across vehicle engineering and the factory floor at their Emeryville location. This role involves fabricating one-off parts, assisting with ground testing, and integrating mechanical systems.

The ideal candidate will have proficiency with shop equipment, welding skills, and hands-on experience in aerospace or related industries. This position requires working on-site, focusing on innovative solutions for defense munitions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with machining equipment, manual mill and lathe required.
• Fluency in welding (TIG and MIG) for steel and aluminum.
• Experience with composite fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate vehicle structures across prototype fleet.
• Assist in ground testing, fabrication, and assembly of flight structures.
• Operate manual and CNC machines to create parts.

Skills

Shop machining equipment proficiency

Welding fluency (TIG, MIG)

Composite layup and secondary bonding

Mechanical assembly discipline

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC mills

Manual mills

Lathes

Job description

Furientis is seeking a generalist technician to build and integrate hardware across vehicle engineering and the factory floor at their Emeryville location. This role involves fabricating one-off parts, assisting with ground testing, and integrating mechanical systems.

The ideal candidate will have proficiency with shop equipment, welding skills, and hands-on experience in aerospace or related industries. This position requires working on-site, focusing on innovative solutions for defense munitions.