Prototype Technician - New Products
Core
Create first-of-their-kind hardware prototypes for aircraft, mechanisms, electrical systems, and ground equipment to enable new aircraft capabilities.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC prototype technician (aerospace/autonomous systems)
Builds
Flight-quality prototypes and experimental test hardware for autonomous drone delivery systems
Domain
Aerospace logistics and autonomous drone systems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
hands-on fabrication (machining, welding, composites, sheet metal, additive manufacturing), electromechanical troubleshooting, sensor instrumentation, CAD interpretation, safety awareness in high-energy systems
Preferred skills
experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, motorsports, or industrial equipment
Technologies
3D printing, composite structures, wire harnesses, DAQ systems, measurement equipment
Responsibilities
Fabricate mechanical parts and composite structures; assemble and troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems; instrument prototypes with sensors and wiring; document builds, failures, and lessons learned
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC