Hands-on Mechanical Test Tech — Composite Materials (Equity Eligible)
Cambium
A biotech and materials science firm is looking for a Fabrication & Test Technician in Los Angeles, CA, to conduct mechanical testing and physical characterization of composite materials. The role demands 3-5 years of experience in a lab, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Working hands-on, you will operate testing equipment, prepare samples, and contribute to R&D problem-solving activities. Competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan are offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cambium
$175k - $235k
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...design, build, and test of high-Mach and... ...advanced materials and manufacturing... ...including additive and composite fabrication, to... ...validations, mechanical checks, and hands-on trials to qualify... ...62 or otherwise eligible for deemed... ...competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalCompositeWeekly payPermanent employmentInternshipWork at office- ...interface of biotech and materials science to build... ..., Anduril, Scaled Composites, Lockheed Martin Skunkworks... ...a Fabrication & Test Technician - Mechanical Testing to join our... .... This will be a hands‑on role and you will... ...an opportunity for equity for most full time positions...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalCompositeFull time
$140k - $216k
...equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has... ...electrical, and mechanical domains. This is a hands-on engineering role... ...to the tech stack and maintain... ...under the Company's Equity Incentive Plan.... ...based employment eligibility verification system...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalPermanent employmentFull time- ...company is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing... ...time Support material and process selection... ...supply chain, and test engineering teams... ...'s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing... ...integration Composites, harness... ...compensation and equity package ~ Comprehensive...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalCompositeFull timeContract workRelocation package
$180k - $230k
...- Lead end-to-end composite product development... ...complex material systems into scalable... ...design. This is a hands-on role with direct... ...products are built, tested, and delivered at... ...technical field such as mechanical, aerospace,... ...Join Us Early-stage equity with meaningful ownership...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalComposite$45 - $55 per hour
...generative design, materials, and additive manufacturing... ...is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Vehicle Test Technician to... ...background in automotive mechanics, with a passion for... ...salary, equity plan, and discretionary... ...confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalFull timeTemporary workWork at officeLocal areaAfternoon shift$165k - $220k
...Structures And Mechanisms Playa Vista,... ...across the team, hand calculations,... ...environmental testing, to certify hardware... ...machine shops, composite vendors, and... ...of aerospace materials (aluminum, titanium... ...: Meaningful equity in Outpost so... ...space, and deep-tech industries building...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalCompositeTemporary workWork at officeLocal areaNight shift$29 - $79 per hour
A technology startup is seeking a skilled operator for a full-time, hands-on role at their El Segundo facility. The candidate will engage in composite fabrication, mechanical testing, and equipment operation. A high school diploma is required along with experience in a...MechanicalCompositeHourly payFull time$100.98k - $247.01k
...with lightweight materials to create... ...validation using hand calculations... ...product development testing and... ...BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or... ...advanced materials (composites, adhesives, metals... ...salary, equity plan, and discretionary... ...a candidate's eligibility to work in the...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalCompositeTemporary workWork at office$109k - $139k
...equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has... ..., bonding, and composite inspection. The... ...B.S. degree in mechanical, manufacturing,... ...principles thinking ~ Hands-on experience... ...You will be eligible for incentives... ...your side ~ Equity in a fully...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalCompositePermanent employment- ...YOU WILL DO Own mechanical design of... ...trade studies on materials, sealing and joining... ..., sheet metal, composites) with unit cost... ...analysis (hand calcs and FEA)... ...and structural test campaigns: static... ...capabilities and internal equity. In addition to... ...may also be eligible for long-term...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalCompositePermanent employmentFull timeWork at office
$29 - $79 per hour
...fiber-reinforced polymer composites that will revolutionize... ...have already successfully tested our first composite... ...production efforts through hands‑on composite fabrication, mechanical testing, and equipment operation... ...preparing composite materials and fabricating parts....MaterialsMechanicalCompositeHourly payFull timeTemporary workShift work- A leading defense technology company in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Fabrication & Test Technician for their mechanical testing team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a testing environment and a strong desire to learn. Responsibilities include operating...MaterialsMechanicalComposite
$29.42 - $47.09 per hour
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$33 per hour
...Automation And Test Internship - Fall 20... ...vehicles, equipment, and materials are built,... ...is looking for a hands-on Automation & Test... ...Hands-on work with mechanical/electrical tools... ...by your side ~ Equity in a fully funded... ...-based employment eligibility verification system...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalHourly payPermanent employmentFull timeInternshipLocal areaRelocation$175k - $200k
...Principal Development Test Engineer Los... ...the success of testing mechanical structures, materials, and electromechanical... ...test setups, and be hands-on with flight hardware... ...175,000 - $200,000 + equity in the company Salary... ...120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalPermanent employmentShift work$110k - $180k
...prototype builds, and test campaigns.... ...methods and advanced materials (e.g., additive manufacturing, composites) to push the boundaries... ...’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing... ...and Experience Hands-on experience with... ...0.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export...MaterialsMechanicalCompositePermanent employment$110k - $160k
...Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company... .... Influence material selection, joining... ...Tooling concepts Test process... ...leadership Provide hands-on floor support during... ...'s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing... ...integration Composites fabrication...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalCompositeWork experience placementCasual workRelocation package$46 - $61 per hour
...door to new ways of testing, delivering, and... ...including ablative materials and reusable tile-... ...to lifeowning the hands-on execution of... ...repair ceramic and composite TPS tiles/liliPerform... ...and internal equity./ppITAR Compliance... .... 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required...Employment EquityMaterialsCompositePermanent employmentWork at office$165k - $199k
...1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required... ...are looking for hands-on, interactive,... ...are seeking a Mechanical Engineering... ...manufacturing, integration, testing, and... ...Familiarity with aerospace materials and manufacturing... ..., CNC machining, composites, additive...MaterialsMechanicalCompositePermanent employmentFull timeContract workWork experience placementLocal area- ...highly motivated Test Engineer with relevant... ...instrumentation, hands-on hardware... ...Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or... ...methods (machining, composites, additive... ...Competitive salary, equity, and top-tier benefits... .... 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required...Employment EquityMechanicalCompositePermanent employmentFull time
- ...and perform acceptance testing of manufacturing... ...aerospace, manufacturing, materials, mechanical engineering, or a... ...engineering discipline Hands-on experience with... ...Competitive salary plus equity package; compensation... ...U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalPermanent employmentFull timeInternship
$133.5k - $184.8k
...existing, well-qualified materials. Founded in 2020,... ...is on track to test its first reactor... ...for complex mechanical systems associated... ...This role requires a hands-on engineer who is... ...analysis of metallic and composite structures. ~... ..., substantial equity grants, and comprehensive...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalCompositeFull timeSummer workImmediate startRemote workFlexible hoursWeekend work$100k - $140k
The Role The materials that go into K2's solar... ...coatings and substrate composites — directly... ...satellite bus structures, mechanisms, thermal,... ...qualification criteria, test envelopes, and... ...,000 - $140,000 + equity in the company Salary... ...0.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalCompositePermanent employment$160k - $230k
...Description Sr. Mechanical Engineer... ...ability to move material from orbit to Earth... ...and finally to hands-on integration.... ...time. Build & Test Leadership: "... ...machine shops, composite vendors, and... ...upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so... ..., and deep-tech industries building...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalCompositeTemporary workPart timeWork at officeLocal areaNight shift$125k - $170k
...successful assembly, testing, and launch of our... ...will have hands‑on experience with... ...and EMI testing. Materials Selection: Select... ...Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related... ...aluminum alloys, composites, and thermal interface... ...exploration Equity ownership in the company...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalCompositeFull timeRemote workHome officeFlexible hours$100k - $140k
...define development test campaigns, and... ...power and mechanical requirements from... ...development through hands-on prototyping,... ...substrate materials, cell laydown,... ...testing flexible or composite assemblies for... ...0 - $140,000 + equity in the company... ...5 or otherwise eligible for a federally...Employment EquityMaterialsMechanicalCompositePermanent employmentInternshipFlexible hoursShift work$29.42 - $47.09 per hour
...installations, and testing. The ideal... ...insulation (MLI) films and materials with care during... ...comprehensive knowledge of mechanical principles to... ..., cranes, and hand and power tools.... ...assembly tooling and/or composites fabrication and... ...also provides eligible employees with an...MaterialsMechanicalCompositeHourly payPermanent employmentInterim roleCurrently hiringLocal areaRelocationVisa sponsorshipWork visaRelocation packageFlexible hoursShift workAfternoon shift
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