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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.\nRole Overview\nAs 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nFabrication Skills\nWork closely with engineering to fabricate prototypes, build and operate systems while ensuring adherence to specifications, quality standards, and safety protocols.\nCollaborate with engineering to improve designs through rapid iteration to refine manufacturing techniques.\nParticipate in design reviews, providing input on long term manufacturability, available resources, and design improvements.\nAutonomously spec, source, and commission equipment, research new best practices, coordinate resources, and report project status.\nSupport critical system testing and validation efforts, ensuring products meet performance and reliability requirements. Some of these efforts will require off-site travel.\nTeam Development\nBuild, lead, and mentor a team of ambitious, quality-focused technicians, fostering a culture of technical excellence, teamwork, and accountability.\nDevelop and document best practices for machining, fabrication, assembly, and quality inspection.\nIdentify and resolve technical challenges, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.\nTrain and upskill technicians on new processes, tools, and industry best practices.\nPerforms other related duties as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment\nWho You Are\nYou thrive in ambiguity and enjoy solving hard problems with limited resources.\nYou believe quality and speed are not mutually exclusive.\nYou take ownership and drive continuous improvement without waiting for permission.\nQualifications\n5+ 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.\nDeep understanding of aerospace-grade production/quality standards and a demonstrated track record of enforcing them.\nExperience interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications & processes.\nStrong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to technical challenges.\nExcellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build and coordinate a high-performing team.\nExperience developing complex systems from scratch and the corresponding manufacturing processes\nExperience in aerospace, nuclear, defense, or advanced manufacturing industries.\nKnowledge of materials science, precision machining, and quality inspection techniques.\nHands-on experience with fluid, gas, or high-voltage systems.\nExperience with automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing techniques.\nBackground in process optimization and lean manufacturing principles.\nFamiliarity with PLM, ERP, and manufacturing planning systems.\nITAR REQUIREMENTS:\nTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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