Pyka · 4 months ago
Senior Electrical Engineering R&D Technician
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $94K/yr
5+ years expPyka is a company focused on providing safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation through autonomous electric aviation. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering R&D Technician to support the development of autonomous aircraft systems by designing and testing electronics subsystems.
AerospaceAgricultureAir TransportationAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingRoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Fabricate, assemble, and route complex wiring harnesses based on engineering drawings, schematics, and documentation. Crimp, terminate, and secure connectors (e.g., 38999, Deutsch, Bulgin, M12)
Troubleshoot and rework PCBs and electronics subsystems
Assemble PCBs and electronics subsystems based on schematics, PCB layout, and assembly work instructions
Conduct functional and continuity testing on harnesses, circuits, and subassemblies by using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment
Diagnose and debug electronics circuits and document corrective actions
Qualification
Required
Fabricate, assemble, and route complex wiring harnesses based on engineering drawings, schematics, and documentation
Crimp, terminate, and secure connectors (e.g., 38999, Deutsch, Bulgin, M12)
Troubleshoot and rework PCBs and electronics subsystems
Assemble PCBs and electronics subsystems based on schematics, PCB layout, and assembly work instructions
Conduct functional and continuity testing on harnesses, circuits, and subassemblies by using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment
Diagnose and debug electronics circuits and document corrective actions
5+ years of hands-on technician experience in wiring harness assembly, soldering, and electronic testing
Proficiency in reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering drawings
Hands on experience in building, assembling, and routing various wiring harnesses for complicated electro-mechanical systems
Skilled in soldering to IPC-A-610/620 or equivalent standards
Ability to rework PCBs and replace commonly used SMD components (0603 resistors, LQFP components etc)
Electronic bench testing experience with PCBs using digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies
Understanding of electronic circuits and ability to troubleshoot at the component level
Basic high voltage safety knowledge and comfortable working on 120 VDC, 20 ~ 30 kW systems
Ability to follow instructions, both written and verbal, to carefully assemble electronic subsystems containing a variety of electrical and mechanical components
Experience inspecting and ensuring quality of electrical subsystems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate is not afraid to ask for clarification or give feedback
Benefits
Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
FSA with employer matching
401(k)
Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Company
Pyka
Pyka is a robotics company on a mission to build the most useful autonomous aircraft on Earth.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$88.1MKey Investors
Obvious VenturesPrime Movers Lab
2024-09-23Series B· $40M
2022-04-26Series A· $37M
2019-12-24Seed· $8M
Leadership Team
Michael Norcia
Co-Founder & CEO
Chuma Ogunwole
Co-Founder and COO
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