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Manufacturing Technician

Whisper Aero

Posted on Friday, March 24, 2023

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Location: Crossville, TN

About the Role

Whisper Aero is a next-generation, air propulsion company that delivers thrust more cleanly, efficiently, and quietly than ever before.

We’re looking for a part-time assembly technician to join its team. This technician will be focused on applying cutting-edge rapid prototyping techniques to the production of flight-weight hardware and testing equipment. They will have a solid track record of managing machinist equipment and troubleshooting technical challenges.

What You’ll Do:

Build prototype mechanical assemblies

Operate and maintain rapid prototyping equipment (FDM, SLA 3D printers)

Provide recommendations for assembly and rapid prototyping improvement

Setup and test electronic equipment (avionics, batteries, etc.)

Setup large scale test stands (weldments, 80-20, etc.)

Assist in the setup of test stations and with data collection

What You’ll Need:

U.S. Person status is required, as this position may access export controlled data

2+ years of experience in a professional technical environment

Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and CAD models to produce precision parts

Experience in programming, setup, and operation of a variety of rapid prototyping machines

Proven background in complex mechanical assembly

Experience with general and precision hand tools (calipers, digital Wiha’s, etc.)

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Google suite experience

Ability to work in groups and individually

Experience in a fast-paced design environment

Ability to work 20+ hours per week

Bonus Qualifications:

Experience in R&D space

CAD proficiency (Autodesk Fusion 360 preferred)

Proficiency using Formlabs, Raise3D, and Prusa 3D printers

Familiarity with all types of electronics tools (optical scanners, oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.)

Experience with high voltage batteries and electric motors and controllers

Aerospace and drone experience

Whisper Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Whisper Aero also participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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Application Process

Identify a role that’s a solid fit. We realize that perfect fits are hard to find, so if something doesn’t exactly line up, but you believe you could be the one, you should still consider applying.

Read through our values. We want every one of our team members to be a culture add. This means sharing our core values and the way we work.

Prepare your application. If you’ve found a job fit AND think you’ll be a culture add, we’d love to hear from you.

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with the following subject line

[name_of_the_role] first_name last_name for Whisper Aero

ex. [CFD Engineer] Jane Doe for Whisper Aero

Attach reference materials

• Resumé

• Portfolio of prior work

• Links to your LinkedIn, website, and/or Github repo

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