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Hardware Technician

US CA San Mateo💼 Full-time💰 $149,000–$149,000🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-25

Core

Hands-on hardware technician supporting rapid prototyping, 3D printing, mechanical assembly, and lab infrastructure maintenance for drone engineering teams.

Role type

Senior IC hardware technician (prototyping & fabrication)

Builds

Rapid prototypes, drone hardware components, and lab infrastructure

Domain

Aerial robotics / Drone manufacturing

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

3D printing operation and maintenance, mechanical assembly, shop tool usage (saws, drill presses, sanders), lab environment setup and organization, manual or CNC milling, soldering and wiring, CAD tools (Fusion)

Preferred skills

Multirotor or RC aircraft assembly experience, FAA Part 107 certification

Technologies

SLA and FDM 3D printers, Fusion CAD, CNC mills

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain 3D printers, fabricate and finish parts using shop tools, perform mechanical assembly of drone hardware, install and modify lab infrastructure, maintain organization of shared lab spaces, identify and execute high-priority tasks independently

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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