Job Description
Knightwerx is looking for a highly skilled and experienced technician to help build out and maintain a fabrication shop, for the purpose of fabricating and assembling small air vehicle components. We operate in a fast-paced development environment that balances innovation and ingenuity with practicality and reliability. You’ll be working and supported by a team of strong engineers and subject matter experts to develop an aircraft from the ground up, and you will be involved in every step of the process. If you fulfill some parts or all of this description, we look forward to your application!
Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.
Work Experience
- 4+ years experience as a technician / fabricator
- Demonstrated ability to design and produce lightweight aircraft components, perform analysis and testing of aircraft components
Attributes
Innovative, hands-on, and practicalTeam player, problem solver, self-motivatorGood communicator, listens well, and provides constructive feedbackProvides expertise in materials and fabrication methodsPrimary Duties
Build out a fabrication, assembly, and lay up shop in coordination with the chief engineerHelp maintain shop in a well-stocked and tooled conditionSupport engineering team in machine fabrication, composites layup, vehicle and test stand assemblyProvide expertise in materials and fabrication methodsTasks
Take designs from engineers and turn them into reality - primarily working from detailed drawings, but occasionally working from described conceptsAssist engineers in determining the proper materials and fabrication methods when neededHelp source and procure materials and toolsHelp source outside machining / fabrication servicesSkills
Lightweight aircraft component fabrication (e.g., small / micro machining, composite layups, wiring / soldering)Fabrication through machining, composites, 3D printing3D printer operation and maintenanceRC building and flying (bonus)CAD / CAM (bonus)Requirements
Must have US citizenshipOn-site, collaborative work environment