Position SummaryThe Senior Systems
Engineering Technician plays a critical role in building, testing, and troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical systems in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a highly skilled, self-directed technician capable of working with minimal supervision, interpreting incomplete documentation, and driving hands-on solutions across multidisciplinary systems-including mechanical assemblies, electrical subsystems, and water-cooled components.
You will be a key contributor to prototype builds, system diagnostics, and iterative testing, partnering closely with engineers to bring advanced hardware concepts into reality.
Key Responsibilities- Mechanical Assembly & Integration - Build, assemble, and align complex mechanical systems consisting of large and small components, precision hardware, and multistage assemblies.
- Electrical Testing & Troubleshooting - Perform electrical diagnostics, continuity checks, power testing, and root-cause analysis on wiring, PCBs, sensors, and control systems.
- Water-Cooled System Support - Install, test, and maintain water-cooled subsystems, including pumps, manifolds, flow sensors, and leak-detection components.
- Prototype & Lab Operations - Execute hands-on work in a lab environment with minimal direction, often using incomplete drawings or evolving engineering inputs.
- Instrumentation & Data Collection - Set up test equipment, log performance data, and provide clear feedback to engineering teams.
- Documentation & Process Improvement - Create or refine build instructions, test procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Open issue tickets with clear observations, supporting data, and recommended next steps.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to validate designs, identify issues, and propose practical solutions.
- Safety & Compliance - Maintain safe working practices around high-voltage systems, rotating equipment, pressure systems, and thermal management hardware.
Required Qualifications- 5+ years of hands-on experience as an engineering technician in mechanical, electrical, or multidisciplinary hardware environments.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic R&D or prototype lab setting.
- Strong proficiency in mechanical assembly, including torquing, alignment, precision fitting, and interpreting mechanical drawings.
- Demonstrated experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, and safe handling of energized systems.
- Experience working with water-cooled or fluid-cooled systems, including installation, leak testing, and flow verification.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and test procedures.
- Skilled with lab tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, torque tools, calipers, flow meters, and data-logging equipment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide clear, actionable feedback to engineering teams.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to diagnose ambiguous issues across mechanical and electrical domains.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting prototype hardware, early-stage product development, or research environments.
- Experience with thermal systems, heat exchangers, or coolant loop design.
- Ability to create or update work instructions, test plans, and build documentation.
- Comfort working with large assemblies, tight tolerances, and high-precision components.
- Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Why This Role MattersThis position is ideal for a technician who thrives on autonomy, complexity, and hands-on engineering challenges. You'll be a key contributor in transforming engineering concepts into functional, testable hardware-often serving as the first person to assemble, test, or operate new systems.
The base salary range for this position is $180,000 to $240,000 annually. Actual compensation may include bonus and equity, and will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.
