Mechanical Technician

Who We AreWe are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries, and passionate about motor control technology, let's chat! We are at the forefront of innovation, crafting exclusive motion control components that propel the industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors into the future. A couple other things: We are open to relocating you We have great benefits We are well funded, and already generating revenue We are located in beautiful Torrance, CA and just moved into a new large hangar facility We are looking for a hands-on Mechanical Technician who will play a critical role in assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and validating advanced electromechanical hardware. You will work closely with engineers to bring complex motion-control systems from concept to flight-ready hardware. What you'll do:Mechanical Assembly: Build precision electromechanical assemblies including actuators, gear systems, bearings, and structural components using detailed drawings and work instructions. Prototyping & FabricationAssist in hand-fitting, wiring, fastening, and finishing custom hardware for R&D and production builds. Test Setup & ExecutionSet up and operate test equipment for environmental, functional, and performance testing in alignment with DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 guidelines. Troubleshooting & DebugDiagnose mechanical issues, perform root-cause checks, and collaborate with engineers to refine and improve hardware. Instrumentation: Install sensors, strain gauges, and measurement hardware to support qualification testing and system bring-up. Quality & DocumentationPerform bench checks on parts, verify tolerances using calipers/micrometers/height gauges, and accurately record test data, discrepancies, and build notes. Keep it OrganizedMaintain the toolbox, keep an inventory of consumables, and practice 5S methodologies What you need:EducationAssociate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in Mechanical Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field. Experience: 3+ years of experience assembling, testing, or maintaining mechanical or electromechanical systems in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or industrial environments. Tools & Techniques: Strong proficiency with hand tools, torque tools, precision measurement instruments, and standard shop equipment. Mechanical AptitudeSolid understanding of gears, bearings, shafts, fasteners, and mechanical load paths QualityAbility to interpret 2D mechanical drawings, 3D CAD views, tolerances, and GD&T symbols. Test ExperienceFamiliarity with preparing hardware for environmental testing including vibration, or thermal testing. Mindset: A builder mentality-comfortable in both a cleanroom and a machine shop; eager to solve problems hands-on. Nice to have:Process Versatility: Experience navigating both high-compliance, "heavy" programs and fast-paced, lean R&D environments. FlexibilityAbility to shift to the highest priority task and to prevent the future problems. What we have to offer:We are not just building components. We are reshaping the future of the Aerospace and Defense component industry, which is a $300B+ market! Come join us and help build next generation systems that will make a massive impact at global scale. We offer competitive compensation + equity Exceptional healthcare benefits, Medical is 100% covered by the company Flexible PTO 401K More to come!