Pyka · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Hardware Test Technician
Alameda, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$40/hr - $51.50/hr
3+ years expPyka is a company focused on providing safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation through autonomous electric aviation. They are seeking an experienced Hardware Test Technician to build and operate test equipment for their autonomous aircraft systems, collaborating with engineers and cross-functional teams to validate hardware and maintain testing environments.
AerospaceAgricultureAir TransportationAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingRoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Fabricating: Build test setups, assemble prototype parts, and upgrade stands and processes
Collecting Data: Document tests via written observations, photos/video, and DAQ as appropriate
Troubleshooting/RCA: Observe and report new failures, track back the issue to the root cause
Collaborate: with cross-disciplinary teams to define and execute test plans, and within the team to work efficiently and intelligently
Maintain the testing space and keep equipment operational and orderly
Maintain a safe environment and your personal safety while working with batteries, high voltage, and spinning motors
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated technical or engineering fundamentals, gained through formal education, hands-on experience, or a combination of both
3+ years hands-on work with technical systems
Preferred
Comfort taking initiative and contributing ideas within a team setting
3+ years fabricating/building/assembly experience in any medium
Strong attention to detail, an organized approach to troubleshooting, and an interest in continuous improvement
Basic high voltage safety knowledge and comfortable working on high voltage DC and AC systems
Experience inspecting and identifying issues in various mechanical and electrical components
Experience maintaining and upgrading mission-critical systems: follow appropriate inspection and test plans for sensors, actuators and mechanical systems
Experience reading and building from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings - drafting or CAD experience are a plus
General understanding of autonomous vehicles and typical subsystems (instruments, actuators, on-board computers, etc.)
Ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, and lab equipment
A passion for tinkering, high tech, aviation or agriculture is a plus
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/CTO
Chuma Ogunwole
Co-Founder and COO
Recent News
2026-01-23
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