Icarus
Aerospace
Technician
“Technician at Icarus. Skills: Aircraft hardware, Mechanical assembly, Avionics installation. Build aircraft hardware. Assemble aircraft hardware”
Industry & Context.
Practical problem-solving ability; Troubleshoot problems
Move fast without being sloppy, Go to Mojave early, Test in the field, Expect ownership, Expect urgency, Expect quality, No tourists, No bystanders, Only builders
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Hands-on experience building, assembling, repairing, maintaining, or fabricating real hardware, Mechanical aptitude, Comfort with tools, High attention to detail, Pride in clean workmanship, Practical problem-solving ability, Willingness to learn across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and test, Reliable, Punctual, Low ego, Comfortable working in a factory, shop, lab, or field environment, Able to follow instructions, Able to ask good questions, Able to improve quickly, Able to move fast without being sloppy, Formula SAE experience
Nice to Have
Experience with avionics, Experience with harness, Experience with integration, Experience with build
What You'll Do.
Build aircraft hardware
Assemble aircraft hardware
Modify aircraft hardware
Repair aircraft hardware
Test aircraft hardware
Support mechanical assembly
Support avionics installation
Support propulsion integration
Support flight hardware preparation
Work from engineering drawings
Work from build instructions
Work from verbal direction
Use basic test equipment
Fabricate lightweight structures
Assemble lightweight structures
Fabricate aircraft components
Assemble aircraft components
Support part organization
Support factory cleanliness
Catch problems before flight issues
Support ground testing
Support system checkouts
Support field operations
Support flight test prep
Troubleshoot problems
Get done to help aircraft fly
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with engineers and technicians; Work side by side with engineers
Communication Scope
Ask good questions
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