Prototype Sonar Hardware Technician - Hands-On Field Ready

XTREME SONAR; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness stipend

Generous PTO

Equity incentive program with growth

Parental leave

401(k) match

Unlimited drinks and snacks

Job summary

Xtreme Sonar is building the acoustic perception layer for ocean sensing. We seek a hands-on Sonar Technician to turn designs into working prototype hardware, collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers in an early-stage startup.

You will build prototype hardware, perform PCB assembly, wind coils, wire harnesses, and support field tests at sea. Strong attention to detail and comfort with lab, dockside, and outdoor environments are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical certification or equivalent hands-on electronics experience.
• Proven soldering, PCB assembly, and fine-pitch prototyping.
• Experience winding coils or building custom electromagnetic components.
• Ability to read schematics and translate them into prototypes.
• Comfort with mechanical assembly and basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Build prototype hardware from engineering designs, schematics, and specs.
• Place components, solder, and assemble PCBs.
• Wind inductors and build custom electromagnetic or acoustic components.
• Assemble wiring harnesses and interconnects for prototypes and tests.
• Support mechanical assembly and integration, including fittings and sealing.
• Set up test equipment like oscilloscopes and data loggers.
• Support tank, bench, and field testing of sensors and systems.
• Troubleshoot and rework prototype hardware with engineers.
• Maintain lab space and tools, keep equipment organized.
• Document build processes and test results clearly.
• Support field deployments and sea trials prep.
• Prepare materials and fixtures ahead of builds/tests.
• Assist inventory tracking and parts ordering as needed.

Skills

Soldering

PCB assembly

Coil winding

Reading schematics

Electromechanical fabrication

Documentation

Education

Technical certification

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Data logger

Acoustic test gear

Job description

Xtreme Sonar is building the acoustic perception layer for ocean sensing. We seek a hands-on Sonar Technician to turn designs into working prototype hardware, collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers in an early-stage startup.

You will build prototype hardware, perform PCB assembly, wind coils, wire harnesses, and support field tests at sea. Strong attention to detail and comfort with lab, dockside, and outdoor environments are essential.