Test Technician

Description

Support the build, test, troubleshooting, and deployment of sensing systems from prototype assembly through on-water field operations. As part of a fast-growing team, you'll help establish processes, documentation, and testing standards while working independently across the hardware lifecycle. Hourly position with overtime opportunities during peak testing periods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, troubleshoot, and deploy buoy systems independently from prototype assembly through field operations.
• Organize and manage the test area, including tool inventory, equipment storage, and workspace standards.
• Coordinate and support test outings, including on-water deployment procedures.
• Follow engineering procedures for assembly, testing, and field operations while creating SOPs for recurring test activities.
• Support expanded testing operations with up to 25% travel to field sites.
• Perform mechanical and electrical assembly, soldering, wiring, connector work, and checkout testing to verify functionality.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate ownership and initiative; proactively solves problems and closes gaps.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a startup environment with evolving processes.
• Hands-on experience with soldering, wiring, connector work, and electrical assembly.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a methodical approach to diagnosing issues.
• Excellent documentation habits and ability to create repeatable processes.
• Strong organization, time management, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Interest in learning across prototype assembly, electrical integration, field testing, and marine operations.

Nice-To-Have Skills, Education, & Experience:

• Marine or boating experience.
• Hardware startup or prototyping environment.
• Manufacturing, test engineering, or electromechanical field operations.

Physical Requirements & Benefits:

• Must be comfortable working from a boat on the ocean for a few hours every week. Must be comfortable standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in laboratory and outdoor field environments.
• Benefits include equity, flexible PTO, 14 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and office-provided lunch and snacks.

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