Sr manufacturing technician

Arxlight; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Hardware assembly

Mechanical

Electrical testing

Soldering

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Shop tools

Build documentation

Tools

3D printing

CNC milling

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Soldering iron

Job description

Sr. Engineering Technician

Company Overview

We are a rapidly growing technology startup focused on delivering next-generation drones for security and safety applications. Our company vertically integrates hardware and software to create leading-edge capabilities in the UAV space, with a focus on saving lives.

We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Technician to help build, test, troubleshoot, and improve our drones and supporting hardware. You’ll work directly with engineers to turn designs into working hardware, solve problems as they come up, and keep prototypes moving through rapid build-test-iterate cycles.

This role is a good fit for someone who likes to build things, knows their way around a shop and electronics bench, and is comfortable figuring things out when there isn’t a perfect set of instructions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with drones, robotics, vehicles or other electromechanical systems.

• Experience in a prototype shop, engineering lab, R&D environment, or hardware startup.

• Experience with 3D printers, CNC machines, mills, lathes, laser cutters, or similar fabrication equipment.

• Experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, and other electrical test equipment.

• Familiarity with CAD, BOMs, work instructions, and basic engineering documentation.

• Experience with good hardware build practices including fasteners, torque, adhesives, cable management, ESD, and general workmanship.