Mechanical Technician - Airframe

The role

This person will support the assembly, integration, and testing of composite and metallic structures across aircraft platforms. They will work with engineers and technicians to build and install airframe components, propulsion mounts, wiring harnesses, and actuation systems.

What you will do

• Setup and operate a wide variety of tools such as torque wrenches, saws, drills and soldering irons
• Assembly and fabrication of test rigs and test articles
• Interpret engineering models, drawings, instructions and test procedures
• Fabrication, assembly and handling of tight tolerance aerospace components
• Operate various ground support equipment such as forklifts and gantry cranes
• Supporting composite layups, positive and negative mold preparation, resin application, vacuum and oven curing
• Assembly of prototype aircraft mechanical and electrical components
• Supporting execution of in-house and external testing campaigns
• Support part inspection for appearance, function, tolerances, dimensions and tolerances
• Maintain the shop area and organize tool boxes and powered equipment

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent degrees
• Experience with hand tools and powered tools
• Experience operating ground support equipment
• Experience in application of resins, adhesives, sealant and primers
• Experience with assembly/fabrication/handling of critical and tight tolerance components

Nice to have

• Experience in manufacturing and assembly of aircraft and aircraft components
• Prior experience in composite fabrication
• CNC machining experience
• OSHA certification
• Knowledge of quality procedures, tolerances, dimensions and specifications
• Previous drone and UAV experience

About the company

Odys develops Hybrid Power Systems for aerospace. They offer Hybrid Power Systems with outputs ranging from 20 kW to 4 MW for applications in the air or on the ground.