ABOUT VERDEGO AERO, INC.

VerdeGo Aero is an aircraft propulsion technology company committed to powering the highest performance electric aircraft of all sizes. The VerdeGo team is passionate about enabling hybrid-electric powerplants to create a next generation of flying machines. This is not an incremental change but rather the 3rd major revolution of aircraft propulsion in the 120-year history of powered flight, disrupting the industry in ways not seen since the advent of the jet engine 75 years ago. Innovations in propulsion always lead to step changes in aircraft design. Aircraft and missions that were previously only seen in Sci-Fi fiction like flying taxis and airliners that take off vertically are becoming a reality through environmentally friendly high performance hybrid systems. VerdeGo’s hardware centric, reality bound philosophy has already delivered flight ready systems for R&D flight test applications. VerdeGo is one of the few companies in this technology space that has both product-based customer revenue and strategic investment. VerdeGo Aero’s headquarters is at the “World’s Most Famous Beach”, in warm and relaxed Daytona Beach, Florida. Daytona Beach is the home of the Daytona 500 NASCAR race, bike weeks, jeep week and the collegial environment of the largest university focusing on aviation and aerospace, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Job Description

The Senior Product Technician will be a big part of constructing and troubleshooting our hybrid powerplants and test rigs in our test hangar.  We are not just assembling parts made by others – we are creating prototypes of new products.  Therefore, skills needed include mechanical and electrical service skills (build, assembly, alignment) plus fabrication and related capabilities as detailed below.  As we design, prototype, assemble, test, and troubleshoot our various hybrid-electric powerplants, battery packs, and other products we need a strong and knowledgeable technician to provide a broad range of support.

The Technician must have proficiency in light fabrication such as shear, brake, drill press, riveting and other Sheetmetal skills.   Experience with MIG and/or TIG welding is valuable but not required.   The technician should also be comfortable creating plumbing for aircraft systems (oil, water, fuel) with lightweight hoses and fittings, properly assembled or be eager to learn the right way to do that.   Experience with high-quality wiring execution such as crimping and assembling Mil-Spec or similar connectors, depinning, wire routing and support, and electrical system troubleshooting is important.   The ideal candidate will have experience with aviation maintenance

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately assemble equipment and products
• Apply an intermediate or advanced level of knowledge and skills in hardware assembly and manufacturing operations with working knowledge of common mechanical and electrical components
• Mechanical operations to include use of hand tools, power tools, and assembly tools (i.e., torque wrenches, drills, rivet tools, band saw, sheet metal shear, brake, drill press).
• Electrical operations to include use of hand tools, crimpers, and basic electrical measuring equipment such as multimeters to check circuit function.
• Work in a hangar environment which is light industrial in nature and may involve variable hot and cold temperatures.
• Apply basic computer skills to access and print data via computer interface (standard browser, word processing and spreadsheet applications)
• Required to work effectively in a team environment.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Embrace and maintain a safety culture in all work performed and follow specific safety protocols related to high voltage DC equipment.
• Perform other similar and related duties as necessary.
• Optional: Basic composite manufacturing operations to include mold shaping, wet layup, trimming, sanding, bonding and assembly.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 4 years or more related experience or a related 2-year technical degree and 2 years or more related experience. Aircraft A&P License preferred but not required.
• Able to read engineering drawings, wiring diagram and follow assembly instructions
• Must have a good mechanical aptitude, along with good dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Must be a self-starter, ambitious and a conscientious individual.