Singularity Defense

R&D Technician

El Segundo, CA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago

Business DevelopmentProcess ImprovementERPRoboticsResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

As an R&D technician, you will be at the forefront of our company's critical operations in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Fabrication Skills Work closely with engineering to fabricate prototypes, build and operate systems while ensuring adherence to specifications, quality standards, and safety protocols.
Collaborate with engineering to improve designs through rapid iteration to refine manufacturing techniques.
Participate in design reviews, providing input on long term manufacturability, available resources, and design improvements.
Support critical system testing and validation efforts, ensuring products meet performance and reliability requirements.
Team Development Build, lead, and mentor a team of ambitious, quality-focused technicians, fostering a culture of technical excellence, teamwork, and accountability.
Develop and document best practices for machining, fabrication, assembly, and quality inspection.
You take ownership and drive continuous improvement without waiting for permission.

Deep understanding of aerospace-grade production/quality standards and a demonstrated track record of enforcing them.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications & processes.
Knowledge of materials science, precision machining, and quality inspection techniques.
Hands-on experience with fluid, gas, or high-voltage systems.
Experience with automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Familiarity with PLM, ERP, and manufacturing planning systems.

We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA.
Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and top-tier Silicon Valley rms.
We're assembling a high urgency team committed to moving fast, solving hard problems, and defending what matters most.
With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand.
Role Overview As an R&D technician, you will be at the forefront of our company's critical operations in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
You will take ownership of prototyping, machining, assembly, testing, and fabrication operations, ensuring attention to detail and proper documentation as we develop next-generation military equipment.
Autonomously spec, source, and commission equipment, research new best practices, coordinate resources, and report project status.
Some of these efforts will require off-site travel.

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