Technician

Responsibilities

• Assemble structural parts, brackets, mounts, and hardware for 15ft and 35ft vessels.
• Create and maintain clear build documentation including assembly steps, photos, and notes — critical for future outsourcing and repeatable vessel manufacturing.
• Cut, drill, grind, rivet, bolt, and install mechanical components.
• Aid with engine/motor installation, actuation mechanisms, and electro-mechanical subsystems.
• Route cables, mount sensors, and support integration of electrical, autonomy, and payload systems alongside electrical and autonomy teams.
• Prepare vessels for water tests and sea trials: fueling, securing cargo, balancing, and safety checks.
• Launch, recover, and transport vessels during field testing and sea trials.
• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Organize the shop, maintain tools, and build jigs or basic fixtures.
• Support engineers by taking measurements, test photos/videos, and documenting results.
• Provide rapid feedback on how parts fit, what breaks, and what needs improvement.

Requirements

• Hands-on mechanical ability: tools, shop equipment, and basic fabrication.
• Experience working on vehicles, boats, drones, robots, or custom builds.
• Ability to follow instructions, sketches, or sample parts.
• Comfortable using power tools: drill press, band saw, grinder, impact tools.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Able to lift and handle 40–60 lbs regularly.
• Comfortable working outdoors during testing (dock, beach, boat ramp).

Nice to Have

• Marine, automotive, or aerospace technician background.
• Composite fabrication: fiberglass, carbon fiber, vacuum bagging.
• Experience machining or fabricating parts from CAD models, drawings, or engineering prints.
• Welding (MIG/TIG) or basic machining.
• Experience with hydraulic systems.
• Electrical/mechatronics basics: crimping, soldering, connectors.
• Experience with boat launching/recovery or field operations.
• Experience in a startup, R&D lab, machine shop, or prototyping environment.