Senior Hardware Technician - Drone Prototype Build & Test

Arxlight Pictures; Oakland (CA); In loco; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Arxlight Pictures is seeking a Sr. Engineering Technician to build, test, troubleshoot, and iterate on drone hardware and associated subsystems. You will work closely with engineers to translate designs into functional prototypes, repair and refine assemblies, and support rapid build-test cycles in a hands-on shop setting.

The role emphasizes practical problem-solving, reading schematics, and using a variety of tools to push hardware development forward in a fast-moving startup environment.

Competenze

• 5-10 years of experience building products at hardware companies.
• Strong hands-on mechanical skills and experience building, repairing, or troubleshooting hardware.
• Comfortable using a wide range of hand tools, power tools, measurement tools, and shop equipment.
• Experience with wiring, connectors, crimping, soldering, and basic electronics assembly.
• Able to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and basic build documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work through problems without always having a step-by-step procedure.
• Flexible and comfortable jumping between different projects, tools, and problems in a fast-moving development environment.

Mansioni

• Build, assemble, modify, and rework prototype drones, subassemblies, and test hardware.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and integration issues and work with engineers to find practical fixes.
• Build and rework wire harnesses, connectors, electronics, and other electromechanical assemblies.
• Fabricate and modify parts using hand tools, power tools, 3D printers, and other shop equipment.
• Support prototype builds, vehicle bring-up, testing, repairs, and fast design iterations.
• Help improve how we build things by identifying problems, sharing feedback, and developing better tools, fixtures, and build practices.

Conoscenze

Hardware assembly

Mechanical

Electrical testing

Soldering

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Shop tools

Build documentation

Strumenti

3D printing

CNC milling

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Soldering iron

Descrizione del lavoro

Arxlight Pictures is seeking a Sr. Engineering Technician to build, test, troubleshoot, and iterate on drone hardware and associated subsystems. You will work closely with engineers to translate designs into functional prototypes, repair and refine assemblies, and support rapid build-test cycles in a hands-on shop setting.

The role emphasizes practical problem-solving, reading schematics, and using a variety of tools to push hardware development forward in a fast-moving startup environment.