Manufacturing/Composites Technician

At Skyways we are building a new form of air transportation. Some people call it the flying car. We believe fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles represent a unique opportunity to move things and ultimately people in new, more efficient ways. Our strategy to get there is completely different from the rest of the industry.

Skyways is a startup based in Austin, TX. We are backed by some of the most respected investors in Silicon Valley including YCombinator. Although we consider ourselves early-stage, we already have vehicles in production and in the hands of paying customers (see here and here). Come join us and work on a transportation revolution to advance our civilization!

We are growing and looking for a Manufacturing/Composite Technician to join our team. You are excited about things that fly. You are not afraid of wearing many hats. You are willing to work directly on the aircraft and see your creation take flight. You are excited about joining a startup, an extremely fast-paced environment where we get things done.

Responsibilities

• Composite Part Fabrication: wet layup/prepreg parts using multiple epoxy resin systems, fiberglass, carbon fiber, kevlar, foam/honeycomb cores, vacuum bagging, curing, trimming and storage.
• Electrical: wiring harness fabrication (stripping, splicing, soldering, cap/stow, correct termination, crimping and pinning/depinning connectors). Using multi-meters, wiring harness routing/installation, electrical component testing, troubleshooting, assembly and installation.
• Aircraft Assembly: trimming, jigging, installing aircraft sub-assemblies/assemblies, troubleshooting, MOD’s, repairs, precision hole-drilling, hardware installation and torquing.
• Flight control systems: fabrication, component integration, system testing and inspection.
• Working with Engineering on a daily basis through project builds, improving manufacturing processes and drawings.
• Build fixtures, rigs and other tools necessary for the installation and testing of parts/systems.
• Keeping a clean and organized shop/work area.
• Proactively plan spare parts, shop inventory, supplies, and tools.

Required Skills/Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on professional experience.
• 2+ years of Composite experience (lamination, bonding, trimming, etc.)
• Basic electrical experience and understanding.
• Outstanding hands-on skills with significant experience using basic shop tools.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to read, understand and follow schematics/build instructions.
• Ability to work independently and on a team with minimum supervision at times.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines with little resources.
• Ability to adapt to changes common in startup companies and R&D environments.
• Good problem-solving skills and solution oriented.
• Proficient in computer skills (Google Suite/Microsoft Office)
• High School Diploma.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Experience in either fields of robotics, aerospace, robotics, automotive maintenance/repair and motorsports.
• 1+ years of Electrical experience.
• 1+ years of Aircraft building/assembly experience.
• 1+ years of Aircraft Maintenance experience.
• A&P License.
• Flight Test Experience.
• Experience flying planes and/or large drones.

Essential Job Functions

•  Occasional lifting parts and/or objects that are 50+ lbs.
• Standing 90% + of the day, sometimes 8 -12 hours per day.
• Manual dexterity to handle small parts, objects and tools.
• Multiple work environments, included but not limited to working in a busy shop, around different types of equipment, aircraft structures and outside.
• Wearing the proper PPE for different tasks.