Senior Test Technician
TLDR
Hands-on role building and operating test equipment for autonomous aircraft systems, collaborating across functions to validate hardware and enable team growth.
Collecting Data: Document tests via written observations, photos/video, and DAQ as appropriate.
Troubleshooting/RCA: Observe and report new failures, track back the issue to the root cause.
Collaborate: with cross-disciplinary teams to define and execute test plans, and within the team to work efficiently and intelligently.
Maintain the testing space and keep equipment operational and orderly.
Maintain a safe environment and your personal safety while working with batteries, high voltage, and spinning motors.
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Demonstrated technical or engineering fundamentals, gained through formal education, hands-on experience, or a combination of both.
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3+ years hands-on work with technical systems.
Comfort taking initiative and contributing ideas within a team setting.
3+ years fabricating/building/assembly experience in any medium
Strong attention to detail, an organized approach to troubleshooting, and an interest in continuous improvement.
Basic high voltage safety knowledge and comfortable working on high voltage DC and AC systems.
Experience inspecting and identifying issues in various mechanical and electrical components.
Experience maintaining and upgrading mission-critical systems: follow appropriate inspection and test plans for sensors, actuators and mechanical systems.
Experience reading and building from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings - drafting or CAD experience are a plus.
General understanding of autonomous vehicles and typical subsystems (instruments, actuators, on-board computers, etc.).
Ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, and lab equipment.
A passion for tinkering, high tech, aviation or agriculture is a plus.
We understand that candidates bring different strengths and experiences, and you don’t need to meet every qualification to be considered. If this role excites you, we’d love to learn more about you. You may be a great fit even if your background doesn’t align perfectly with the list.
$40.00–$45.00 hourly + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly wage ranges are subject to change.
Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
FSA with employer matching
401(k)
Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Export Control Requirements
This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.
Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.
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Benefits
Education Stipend
401(k)
Equity Compensation
equity
Free Meals & Snacks
Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Health Insurance
Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
Wellness Stipend
FSA with employer matching
Pyka develops autonomous electric aviation solutions that provide safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation. We create an ecosystem of advanced technologies such as flight control software, avionics, and carbon-fiber airframes to deliver innovative aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection, serving customers globally and accredited by the FAA.