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Engineering Technician

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LocationPhiladelphia, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2–7 yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size51–200 people
PostedMar 13, 2026 · 7mo ago
Verified live3d ago
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Associate degree, technical certification, GED, or equivalent hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical systems
2–7 years of experience assembling mechanical or electromechanical hardware
Experience building wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and working with connectors, soldering, and crimping tools
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and assembly work instruction documentation
Experience using common shop tools and equipment for fabrication and assembly
Hands-on experience with electromechanical builds, mechanical assembly, and troubleshooting hardware systems
Familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, or similar tools
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clean & reliable hardware builds
U.S. work authorization and ability to obtain a security clearance
Skills
wiring harnesses
connectors
soldering
crimping tools
multimeters
power supplies
oscilloscopes
About the company
Albacore Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company building highly-capable, mass-producible drone submarines to defend sovereign waters of America and allied nations. We are backed with more than $10 million from Y Combinator and venture capital investors.
Role description:
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Build and assemble mechanical and electromechanical components and subsystems for underwater vehicle prototypes, test articles, and low rate initial production.
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Fabricate and assemble wiring harnesses, connectors, and cable assemblies following electrical schematics and documentation.
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Perform mechanical assembly of structural components, pressure housings, propulsion systems, and internal subsystem assemblies.
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Execute functional, electrical, and mechanical tests using defined procedures and test equipment.
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Assist engineers with debugging, and troubleshooting of electromechanical systems during integration phases.
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Utilize and maintain test fixtures, tooling, and hardware used for subsystem validation and system integration.
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Support environmental and system-level testing, including pressure, leak, vibration, and functional tests.
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Maintain organized workspaces, tooling, and inventory to support efficient hardware builds.
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Provide feedback to engineering teams to improve hardware manufacturability process related outcomes.
Desired qualifications:
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Associate degree, technical certification, GED, or equivalent hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical systems.
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2–7 years of experience assembling mechanical or electromechanical hardware.
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Experience building wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and working with connectors, soldering, and crimping tools.
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Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and assembly work instruction documentation.
•
Experience using common shop tools and equipment for fabrication and assembly.
•
Hands-on experience with electromechanical builds, mechanical assembly, and troubleshooting hardware systems.
•
Familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, or similar tools.
•
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clean & reliable hardware builds.
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U.S. work authorization and ability to obtain a security clearance.