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About the role
We are hiring at Level I, Level II, and Level III through this posting. Your level will be determined during the interview process based on your technical skills, relevant experience, and demonstrated scope of ownership. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- A degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, manufacturing, or a related engineering field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Experience building, inspecting, testing, or improving real hardware, internships and substantial project work count for Level I
- Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications and use appropriate measurement and inspection tools
- Strong problem-solving skills: distinguish a symptom from a root cause, document evidence, and follow corrective actions through to completion
- Clear communication with technicians, engineers, and suppliers, and a willingness to spend time on the factory floor
- Ability to work on-site at Icarus in El Segundo and take ownership of quality as designs and production processes evolve
More about this role
Icarus was founded on the belief that the Stratosphere is the Forgotten Frontier and that reclaiming it will define the next era of aerospace and what is possible from the sky. We build solar-powered aircraft that fly at 60,000 ft for weeks at a time, delivering persistent, affordable, and scalable presence from this layer of the atmosphere.
Re-establish and maintain dominance in the Stratosphere.
We are hiring at Level I, Level II, and Level III through this posting. Your level will be determined during the interview process based on your technical skills, relevant experience, and demonstrated scope of ownership.
- Own build quality from incoming parts through aircraft assembly, working hands-on with manufacturing, engineering, test, and supply chain.
- Create practical inspection criteria for purchased parts, composite structures, avionics, wiring, and mechanical assemblies; establish first-article checks for new suppliers and design changes.
- Contain and document nonconforming material, coordinate engineering disposition, and verify corrective actions before the issue reaches another build.
- Work directly with suppliers to resolve recurring defects and improve the consistency...
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