Lead Technician
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineer
Master Fabricator
At Icarus, we build solar-powered drones that fly at the edge of space for a very long time. This isn’t a job for spectators. You will work closely alongside the CEO to build, fabricate, wire, and assemble real flight hardware from day one. Power systems, batteries, avionics, structures, controls, and more. We want builders. No hand-holding. No fluff. No fake projects.
Just raw engineering with flight on the line. You must thrive under pressure, figure things out without being told how, and push hardware to the limits. We move fast. We go to Mojave at 4 in the morning. We expect results. We expect obsession with quality and speed. If you want real ownership, real hardware, and real flight milestones, this is it.
We are looking for a master fabricator to be our most senior hands-on builder. You will be core executor of our product production. You will partner with the rest of the engineering team to ensure that the product can be taken from concept to reality while ruthlessly prioritizing speed of execution and aiding in the bring up of production capabilities.
Responsibilities- Build, fabricate, wire, and assemble flight hardware.
- Work closely with the CEO and engineering team.
- Prioritize speed of execution and bring up production capabilities.
- Push hardware to its limits while ensuring quality and safety.
- Senior hands-on builder with master-level fabrication skills.
- Experience in building flight hardware (power systems, batteries, avionics, structures, controls).
- Strong problem-solving and independent work under pressure.
Competitive hourly rate equivalent to approximately $120k–$190k annualized, depending on experience. Overtime eligible under California law.
Benefits- Daily lunch and unlimited Celcius
- Your dream desk setup, including tools and whatever else you need to be your most productive self
- Best-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plan, and HSA plan
- PTO of 2 weeks to reset and recharge
Hawthorne, CA
Other Details- Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level - Employment type:
Full-time - Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology - Industries:
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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