About the role
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Contribute to all stages of the vehicle product development and manufacturing life cycle, providing technical feedback to the engineering team. - Build, integrate, and test complex electro-mechanical assemblies into world-class AUV systems. - Apply competency in the use of hand tools, assembly tooling, and general manufacturing equipment. - Complete necessary transactions in computer production systems (MES, NetSuite, JIRA) on a daily basis. - Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and process support to operators as needed. - Maintain focus and momentum to drive milestones to on-time completion. - Manage multiple priorities, organize build workflows, and meet scheduled project deadlines. - Interface with the Production Supervisor and collaborate with other technicians, providing day-to-day technical task coordination for the production and delivery of various commercial and development products. - Apply advanced knowledge and skills in hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and repair during manufacturing operations. - Coordinate workflow priorities for operators to achieve target on-time delivery goals and ensure project milestones stay on schedule. - Participate in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives; provide constructive feedback on ways to optimize the assembly process. - Foster a collaborative working environment that supports technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional support.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of electronics experience in an R&D/prototyping environment. - Demonstrated ability to execute complex R&D tasks independently with minimal direct oversight. - Extensive experience building and troubleshooting cables, harnesses, and connectors. - Proficiency in soldering, crimping, and mechanical cable assembly. - Working knowledge of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production) and LEAN manufacturing principles. - Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills. - Familiarity reading and interpreting electrical schematics and component drawings. - Hands-on experience with standard electronics test equipment (power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, function generators, DAQ systems, and measurement sensors). - Ability to adapt quickly between tasks and balance concurrent technical priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with machining, sheet metal fabrication, and 3D printing. - Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams. - Experience testing items ranging from small integrated electronics assemblies to large vehicle structures. - Experience building test setups and executing test procedures to validate design iterations. - Prior material handling/hoisting experience or MA state hoisting license (overhead gantry, rigging). - Prior experience in subsea robotics (AUVs, UUVs, or marine/underwater systems).
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