Electronics and Testing Technician, Propulsion

What you’ll do:

• Lead electronic assembly engineering prototype builds
• Design and build basic lab fixtures and tools
• Procure, install, organize and maintain shop and test equipment
• Manage common lab supplies inventory and ordering. 
• Organize lab benches and stock room
• Fabricate wire harnesses based on schematics
• Setup equipment and devices and lead environmental and vibration tests
• Work with engineers and facilities technicians to maintain a clean, safe and useable lab and shop space
• Perform routine maintenance of environmental chambers
• Operate a Lathe and Mill to create simple components and fixtures
• Perform inspections and measurements of product dimensions using basic Quality Control measuring tools, CMM, calipers, micrometer, depth gauges, measurement microscope etc. 
• Order and procure tools and materials as required 
• Provide solutions or alternative approaches to solve basic technical manufacturing problems 
• Support engineering activities including prototype development, proof of concept studies, process and assembly validation. 
• Help develop, draft, and update assembly documentation to guide others in assembly processes, train others as needed 

What you need:

• Associate’s Degree, or equivalent extensive practical experience as an automotive or electronics engineering technician.
• Direct hands on build experience with mechanical and electronic assemblies
• Strong soldering, electronics fabrication and wire harness skills
• Hands on experience with building wire harnesses. Experience using crimpers, wire splicing, and with wiring schematics
• High quality harness workmanship standards, ability to test continuity and isolation of a wire harness
• Basic soldering experience (components to PCBA, removing components from PCBA, wires into a connector, wire onto a PCBA
• Experience with product testing, including (but not limited to):
• Environmental stress testing
• Electrical testing
• Mechanical / structural testing
• Preferred: Valid High Voltage training certificate from an OEM or demonstrated working knowledge of battery powered systems
• Excellent documentation and written communication; proficient using Microsoft Office
• Forklift experience
• Basic knowledge of drafting standards (read and interpret construction and mechanical drawings) to produce parts and assemblies 
• Preferred: Basic CAD design experience (i.e. NX, Catia, Solidworks) 
• Knowledge of the machining properties of various materials (steel, aluminum, bronze, plastics) 
• Preferred: CNC machining and programming experience (CNC Machining Center/Mill/Lathe) 
• Experience with internal and external threading processes 
• Experience using and maintaining shop equipment and tooling (drill press, bandsaw, grinders, sanders) 
• Experience using measurement, inspection and scribing tools (caliper, micrometer, height gage, scribe, …) 
• Familiarity with 5S or similar workplace organization methods 
• Experience building high quality engineered assemblies using technical drawings 
• Experience following all aspects of maintenance safety protocol (LOTO, 5S, Arc Flash, etc.). 
• Ability to occasionally conduct physically demanding test activities and ability to lift 50 lbs

Bonus Qualifications: 

• Direct experience with aviation builds and assembly 
• Passion for aviation and eVTOLs