Senior R&D Technician & Fabrication Lead

Stealth Mode

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading aerospace & defense startup in California is looking for an R&D technician to manage prototyping and fabrication operations. The successful candidate will possess over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment, demonstrating expertise in fabrication and leadership skills. This role involves mentoring a high-performance team, developing technical standards, and ensuring rigorous quality controls in a fast-paced and innovative setting. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in a high-performance manufacturing or R&D environment.
  • Experience in fabrication, machining, and welding.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate prototypes and support systems testing.
  • Mentor a team of technicians and develop best practices.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

fabrication
machining
welding
problem-solving
team leadership

Job description

A leading aerospace & defense startup in California is looking for an R&D technician to manage prototyping and fabrication operations. The successful candidate will possess over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment, demonstrating expertise in fabrication and leadership skills. This role involves mentoring a high-performance team, developing technical standards, and ensuring rigorous quality controls in a fast-paced and innovative setting. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities available.
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