Darkhive is hiring a
Assembly Technician

Summary

The job is for a hardware maintenance and expansion role in a robotics startup, focusing on sUAS autonomy. The position requires an Associate's degree in a technical field, 3+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to deliver electromechanical hardware. Bonus qualifications include PCBA fabrication experience, hands-on experience with R/C and autonomous flight vehicles, and electronics manufacturing industry experience.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science
• 3+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware in automotive, consumer electronics, or Aerospace
• Ability to read and write comprehensive technical documentation
• Attention to details during assembly and generating and modifying assembly manuals and design packages
• Understanding of relevant industry standards, specifications, and requirements
• Ability to operate independently, lead project initiatives related to product development / manufacturing, make decisions, influence outcomes, and drive tasks to successful completion
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand systems for the Hardware and Products teams
• Build and fly vehicles right in San Antonio

Preferred Qualifications

• PCBA fabrication experience including prior work with or setup/modification/monitoring SMT processes
• Hands-on experience with R/C and/or autonomous flight vehicles, flight controllers, or other related control systems
• Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus with electronics or mechanical assembly
• Electronics manufacturing industry experience a plus
• Able to hand solder per J-STD and/or NASA-STD 8739.4

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% company contribution
• Unlimited Vacation with 10 paid holidays
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)
• 5 days of accruing yearly sick leave