WHAT YOU’LL DO • Contribute to all stages of the vehicle product development and manufacturing life cycle, providing technical feedback to the engineering team. • Build, integrate, and test complex electro-mechanical assemblies into world-class AUV systems. • Apply competency in the use of hand tools, assembly tooling, and general manufacturing equipment. • Complete necessary transactions in computer production systems (MES, NetSuite, JIRA) on a daily basis. • Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and process support to operators as needed. • Maintain focus and momentum to drive milestones to on-time completion. • Manage multiple priorities, organize build workflows, and meet scheduled project deadlines. • Interface with the Production Supervisor and collaborate with other technicians, providing day-to-day technical task coordination for the production and delivery of various commercial and development products. • Apply advanced knowledge and skills in hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and repair during manufacturing operations. • Coordinate workflow priorities for operators to achieve target on-time delivery goals and ensure project milestones stay on schedule. • Participate in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives; provide constructive feedback on ways to optimize the assembly process. • Foster a collaborative working environment that supports technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional support. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • 7+ years of electronics experience in an R&D/prototyping environment. • Demonstrated ability to execute complex R&D tasks independently with minimal direct oversight. • Extensive experience building and troubleshooting cables, harnesses, and connectors. • Proficiency in soldering, crimping, and mechanical cable assembly. • Working knowledge of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production) and LEAN manufacturing principles. • Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills. • Familiarity reading and interpreting electrical schematics and component drawings. • Hands-on experience with standard electronics test equipment (power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, function generators, DAQ systems, and measurement sensors). • Ability to adapt quickly between tasks and balance concurrent technical priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience with machining, sheet metal fabrication, and 3D printing. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams. • Experience testing items ranging from small integrated electronics assemblies to large vehicle structures. • Experience building test setups and executing test procedures to validate design iterations. • Prior material handling/hoisting experience or MA state hoisting license (overhead gantry, rigging). • Prior experience in subsea robotics (AUVs, UUVs, or marine/underwater systems).