Knightwerx
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!
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 practical Team player, problem solver, self-motivator Good communicator, listens well, and provides constructive feedback Provides expertise in materials and fabrication methods
Primary Duties Build out a fabrication, assembly, and lay up shop in coordination with the chief engineer Help maintain shop in a well-stocked and tooled condition Support engineering team in machine fabrication, composites layup, vehicle and test stand assembly Provide expertise in materials and fabrication methods
Tasks Take designs from engineers and turn them into reality - primarily working from detailed drawings, but occasionally working from described concepts Assist engineers in determining the proper materials and fabrication methods when needed Help source and procure materials and tools Help source outside machining/fabrication services
Skills Lightweight aircraft component fabrication (e.g., small/micro machining, composite layups, wiring/soldering) Fabrication through machining, composites, 3D printing 3D printer operation and maintenance RC building and flying (bonus) CAD/CAM (bonus)
Requirements Must have US citizenship On-site, collaborative work environment
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!
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 practical Team player, problem solver, self-motivator Good communicator, listens well, and provides constructive feedback Provides expertise in materials and fabrication methods
Primary Duties Build out a fabrication, assembly, and lay up shop in coordination with the chief engineer Help maintain shop in a well-stocked and tooled condition Support engineering team in machine fabrication, composites layup, vehicle and test stand assembly Provide expertise in materials and fabrication methods
Tasks Take designs from engineers and turn them into reality - primarily working from detailed drawings, but occasionally working from described concepts Assist engineers in determining the proper materials and fabrication methods when needed Help source and procure materials and tools Help source outside machining/fabrication services
Skills Lightweight aircraft component fabrication (e.g., small/micro machining, composite layups, wiring/soldering) Fabrication through machining, composites, 3D printing 3D printer operation and maintenance RC building and flying (bonus) CAD/CAM (bonus)
Requirements Must have US citizenship On-site, collaborative work environment