Singularity Defense

Singularity Defense

Build Technician

El Segundo, CA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
Business DevelopmentProcess ImprovementERPLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • This is a dual-discipline role requiring a solid foundation in both mechanical and electrical assembly.
  • You'll be assembling and testing complex hardware.
  • You'll work closely with engineering, test, and production teams to ensure quality, performance, and on-time delivery of mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with engineering to fabricate prototypes, build and operate test 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.
  • Develop and document best practices for machining, fabrication, assembly, and quality inspection.
  • Support critical system testing and validation efforts, ensuring products meet performance and reliability requirements.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
  • As a Build Technician, you'll be at the heart of our prototyping and production efforts.

Requirements

  • 5+ years in a high-performance manufacturing or R&D environment with experience in multiple of the following areas: fabrication, machining, welding, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, test processes, test stand development.
  • Deep understanding of aerospace-grade production/quality standards and a demonstrated track record of enforcing them.
  • Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications & processes.
  • 5+ years in a high-performance manufacturing or

Skills

  • Background in process optimization and lean manufacturing principles.
  • Familiarity with PLM, ERP, and manufacturing planning systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to technical challenges.

Company info

  • 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 several Silicon Valley firms.
  • With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand.
  • Role Overview As a Build Technician, you'll be at the heart of our prototyping and production efforts.
  • Identify and resolve technical challenges, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Some of these efforts will require off-site travel.
  • Train and upskill technicians on new processes, tools, and industry best practices.

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