Hardware Test & Prototype Technician, Dropbox
Core
Assemble, test, and maintain autonomous drone delivery hardware prototypes and test fixtures to validate designs and support field deployments.
Role type
Hardware Test & Prototype Technician
Builds
Autonomous drone delivery systems (Dropbox) and associated test equipment
Domain
Logistics / Robotics / Mechatronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical assembly, electromechanical integration, interpreting engineering drawings, troubleshooting hardware, instrumenting test articles, data acquisition, root-cause analysis, calibration management
Preferred skills
robotics, industrial automation, automotive systems, aerospace hardware, basic machining, sheet-metal fabrication, soldering, harness fabrication
Technologies
torque tools, multimeters, data-acquisition equipment, load cells, force sensors, thermocouples, cameras, environmental test chambers
Responsibilities
Assemble and integrate mechanical and electromechanical prototypes; fabricate and modify test fixtures and components; execute component, subsystem, and system-level tests; document test configurations, failures, and results; support teardowns and root-cause investigations; maintain test assets and work areas; support field installations and deployments.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, hands-on technician