Hardware Technician

About the Company

Aurelius Systems is a VC backed defense tech startup building autonomous, edge deployed directed energy systems for counter-UAS. We build laser weapons to shoot down drones, scaling America's directed energy dominance with a small, high-output team.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and machining of mechanical parts using mill, lathe, and CNC equipment
• Supporting field demonstrations for the warfighter
• Welding and metal fabrication, including TIG and MIG, for structural and subsystem assemblies
• 3D printing across processes including FDM, SLA, and SLS, plus post-processing
• Assembly and integration of subsystems including basic electrical wiring and harness work
• Inspection with calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Providing shop floor feedback to engineers to improve design revisions

Requirements

• Hands on fabrication and machining experience (mill and lathe)
• TIG or MIG welding experience on real assemblies
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and GD&T
• Proficiency with multiple 3D printing processes and post-processing
• Strong attention to dimensional accuracy and finish quality
• U.S. Person status required for export control compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Composites layup experience
• Sheet metal forming and brake work
• Wire harness fabrication
• Precision optical or laser system assembly experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• United Health Care medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 18 days PTO plus 5 sick days
• Travel to field test events and range days
• Covered daily lunches and office snacks and drinks
• E-bike and scooter stipend up to $500