Aureliussystems

Hardware Technician

San Francisco

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 80 days ago

GD&TLeadership

About the role

We need a Hardware Technician who can fabricate, machine, weld, and assemble parts that go from prototype to deployed system.

Responsibilities

Aurelius Systems is a VC backed defense tech startup building autonomous, edge deployed directed energy systems for counter-UAS.
We build laser weapons to shoot down drones.
In addition to our San Francisco lab, we've opened a Detroit manufacturing hub and we field test weekly on our own 400-acre private range.
Build more in 1 month than most technicians build in 1 year.

Requirements

You can read a drawing, pick up a tool, and not break the part.
Precision optical or laser system assembly experience
No degree required.

Nice to have

3D printing across processes including FDM, SLA, and SLS, plus post-processing

Compensation

Competitive salary and equity

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity
United Health Care medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible 18 days PTO plus 5 sick days
E-bike and scooter stipend up to $500

Company info

Aurelius Systems is a VC backed defense tech startup building autonomous, edge deployed directed energy systems for counter-UAS. We build laser weapons to shoot down drones.
We're a small team of engineers, former US military operators, and subject matter experts scaling America's directed energy dominance. The first cost effective, reliable and robust laser weapon system.
Our namesake isn't an accident. Marcus Aurelius wrote about doing the work in front of you, every day, without excuses. Henry Ford didn't wait for permission to reinvent manufacturing. That's how we operate - small team, unreasonable output, no hiding behind the unachievable.
We're a small team of engineers, former US military operators, and subject matter experts scaling America's directed energy dominance.
The first cost effective, reliable and robust laser weapon system.
Our namesake isn't an accident.
Marcus Aurelius wrote about doing the work in front of you, every day, without excuses.
Henry Ford didn't wait for permission to reinvent manufacturing.
That's how we operate - small team, unreasonable output, no hiding behind the unachievable.
The Role and Your Impact:
You'll work hands on across the build, supporting engineers as well as field demonstrations as we scale Archimedes from prototype toward production.
What You'll Own:
Fabrication and machining of mechanical parts using mill, lathe, and CNC equipment
Supporting field demonstrations for the warfighter
Welding and metal fabrication, including TIG and MIG, for structural and subsystem assemblies
Assembly and integration of subsystems including basic electrical wiring and harness work
Inspection with calipers, micrometers, and gauges, and flagging tolerance drift before it becomes a problem
Giving engineers real shop floor feedback that improves the next revision
What We're Looking For:
Hands on fabrication and machining experience, mill and lathe at minimum
TIG or MIG welding experience on real assemblies, not just coupons
Comfortable reading mechanical drawings and GD&T
Comfortable with multiple 3D printing processes and post-processing
Solid attention to dimensional accuracy and finish quality
Where you probably come from: Aerospace or defense fab shops, military fabrication trades, motorsports build shops, hardware startups doing real metal work.

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