Pyka
Technology
SeniorTestTechnician
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.
“Senior Test Technician at Pyka. Skills: Test equipment development, Hardware validation. Build test setups. Assemble prototype parts”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
Export control requirements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years hands-on work, Demonstrated technical fundamentals
Nice to Have
3+ years fabricating/building/assembly, Basic high voltage safety knowledge, Experience inspecting mechanical/electrical components, Experience maintaining/upgrading systems, Experience reading schematics/diagrams/drawings, Drafting or CAD experience, General understanding of autonomous vehicles, Comfort taking initiative, Interest in continuous improvement, Organized approach to troubleshooting, Passion for tinkering, high tech, aviation or agriculture
What You'll Do.
Assemble prototype parts
Upgrade stands and processes
Observe and report failures
Track issues to root cause
Collaborate to define test plans
Collaborate to execute test plans
Maintain testing space
Keep equipment operational
Keep equipment orderly
Maintain a safe environment
Work with high voltage
Work with spinning motors
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Within the team
Full Job Description
## Description About Pyka Pyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes. Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions in their respective industries. What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day. Role Overview Pyka is looking for an experienced Senior Test Technician with a high level of mechanical skills and technical curiosity to build and operate test equipment supporting the development of its autonomous aircraft systems. This position requires an engaged and collaborative technician with a solid technical foundation. As a Senior Test Technician you’ll report
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