Whisper Aero · 14 hours ago
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Whisper Aero is pioneering cleaner, quieter, and more efficient propulsion solutions. They are seeking an experienced engineering technician to focus on assembling prototype aerospace products and operating ground testing equipment while ensuring safety and efficiency in a lab environment.
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Responsibilities
Assemble prototype aerospace products and develop assembly instructions
Manage, maintain, and operate 3D printers and rapid prototyping equipment
Assist in the setup of test stations and conduct tests with data acquisition
Develop and implement wiring layouts for ground tests and vehicle systems
Operate basic metal machining tools
Qualification
Required
Requires an associates degree or technical degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience as an electronics, test, or assembly technician. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education
Expert skill with general hand tools, precision measurement tools, and electronics fabrication
Demonstrated experience operating a manual mill and a manual lathe
Experience with FDM 3D printing and printer operation
Experience building high performance assemblies such as engines
Familiarity with using test equipment (multimeters, accelerometers, pressure sensors)
Respect for both the safety of yourself and others, experience and awareness of high voltage electrical systems and electromechanical spinning machinery, and the ability to work safely in a lab test environment
Preferred
Experience balancing rotating machinery
Experience in R&D space
Proficiency in SolidWorks other similar CAD program
Proficiency with LabVIEW
Proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python basic data analysis
Proficiency with Arduino or Raspberry Pi programming
Experience working with composites
Experience with mold making or model making
Benefits
Employee-first focused comprehensive benefits package, minimum of 90% employer-paid plans for employees and dependents with optional HSA/FSA account offerings
Starting at four weeks of paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal days
Value-based compensation, plus enjoy Tennessee’s no-income-tax life
End of Year Bonuses: For eligible employees
We always have beverages and snacks available to energize you throughout the day, with paid team meals based on office demands.
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Professional Development Stipend
Company
Whisper Aero
Whisper Aero manufactures ultra-quiet electric propulsion systems for drones and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$41MKey Investors
Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development
2025-04-26Grant· $0.5M
2023-04-18Series A· $33M
2021-08-17Series Unknown· $7.5M
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