Hardware Technician
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