Fabrication Technician

We're hiring a Fabrication Technician to build and repair structural and composite components for our 15ft and 35ft autonomous vessels. This role is fabrication-heavy — welding, fiberglass repair, and manual machining are core to the job, not bonus skills. You'll be the person turning raw stock and damaged parts into finished, field-ready hardware, reporting to the R&D Technician Manager. Responsibilities Weld and fabricate structural brackets, mounts, and repair parts (MIG/TIG). Perform fiberglass repair and composite layup work on hull and structural components. Operate manual machine shop tools (lathe, mill, drill press, band saw, grinder) to fabricate or modify parts. Read and work from sketches, drawings, or sample parts to produce accurate components. Repair damaged hulls, brackets, and structural elements from field testing and sea trials. Maintain shop tools, jigs, and fixtures; keep the fab shop organized and safe. Support engineers with test fit-ups, measurements, and rapid iteration on part designs. Assist with vessel prep for water tests as needed. Requirements Hands-on welding experience (MIG/TIG) — structural or repair work. Fiberglass/composite repair experience. Comfortable running manual machine tools (lathe, mill, drill press, grinder). Background in body shop, auto/marine repair, fabrication shop, or similar hands-on trade. Able to read basic drawings, sketches, or work from sample parts. Able to lift and handle 40–60 lbs regularly. Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn. This role may involve access to technology and technical data controlled under U.S. export-control laws (ITAR/EAR). You must be able to meet applicable U.S. export-control requirements, which may include qualifying as a "U.S. person" (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual). Nice to Have Marine, automotive collision/body shop, or aerospace fabrication background. CNC or CAD-to-part machining experience. Hydraulic systems experience. Startup, R&D lab, or prototyping shop experience. This role is for you if ✓You love tools, fabrication, and hands-on work. ✓You get satisfaction from making things real. ✓You thrive in fast-paced hardware environments. ✓You want to work on something that will be in the water in weeks, not years. ✓You want to directly support autonomy, defense, and real-world operations.

Build and repair structural and composite components for autonomous vessels using welding, fiberglass work, and manual machining. Support engineers with rapid iteration on part designs and prepare vessels for water testing.

Requires hands-on experience in MIG/TIG welding, composite repair, and the use of manual machine shop tools. Candidates must be able to read basic drawings and meet U.S. export-control requirements (ITAR/EAR).

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• MIG Welding
• TIG Welding
• Fiberglass Repair
• Composite Layup
• Manual Machining
• Lathe Operation
• Mill Operation
• Drill Press
• Technical Drawing Interpretation
• Structural Fabrication
• Hardware Prototyping
• Tool Maintenance

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Engineering

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 28, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level