Specialist Test Technician
Mountain View, CA (Onsite)
Job Description
You will support multiple projects and engineers and help with the fixture design, assembly, test execution, and troubleshooting. You will test the hardware and software of our next-generation Electrical VTOL aircraft. The successful candidate will be proactive, self-motivated, hands-on, and follow best safety practices.
- Develop and build “one-off” test fixtures
- Interpret drawings and CAD models to assemble electromechanical systems, test fixtures and harnesses
- Select and procure necessary hardware and tools
- Create assembly instructions and bill of materials for the test fixtures
- Develop and follow test procedures and processes
- Execute tests with our internal lab equipment or at external labs
- Review data and compile test reports
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues
- Maintain a clean and orderly lab space with tool control, calibration, and inventory
- Follow best safety practices
Skills & Qualifications
- 4-6 years experience as a technician assembling electromechanical mechanisms and/or power electronic assemblies
- Proficient with hand tools, machine shop tools (Mill, Drill, Chop Saw) and metrology tools (Caliper, Measurements Gauges)
- Must be able to work from procedures and drawings with minimal guidance
- Experience executing tests and documenting test results
- Experience operating a forklift, lifting and rigging equipment
- Comfortable around High Voltage (600V and higher), battery and electric motor
- Understanding and use of basic electronics tools (Oscilloscope, multimeter)
- Understanding of aerospace safety, tool control, FOD, and other industry standards
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience with data acquisition devices and sensors (accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gage)
- Experience working with various test lab environments
- Familiarity with Linux and scripting languages like Matlab or Python is a plus
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment
