Electromechanical Technologist
Job description
About the role
The team builds and maintains pulsed-power electromechanical systems for defense, energy, and aerospace customers. This role focuses on assembly, field work, and troubleshooting to keep vacuum, power generation, and pulse-forming systems operational. You will own the full lifecycle of hardware assemblies from bench level to deployed system, ensuring mechanical and electrical integrity under strict timelines. The position demands meticulous attention to detail because the performance of high-energy systems depends on correct assembly and documentation. You will collaborate closely with software engineers and engineering teams to align hardware behavior with system requirements. Clear communication is essential as you translate technical specifications into physical builds and maintenance procedures. The role values engineers who can explain complex electromechanical decisions in plain words to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Key facts
What you'll do
Systems are assembled, including vacuum, power generation, pulse-forming sections, and oil systems, using mechanical and electrical drawings.
Racks, HV and LV harnesses, enclosures, panels, and motion or actuation subsystems are assembled to integrate functional modules.
Pumps, valves, seals, and gauges are installed, and oil and vacuum systems are leak-checked and maintained for operational readiness.
Sensors are mounted, signal cabling is routed, and data acquisition systems are brought online, supported by oscilloscopes, probes, DMMs, and troubleshooting.
Schematics and harness drawings are read, and crimping, termination, labeling, routing, and documentation are performed to specification.
Electrical checkouts are run, system noise is resolved, high-voltage issues are troubleshot, and electromechanical systems are restored to operational status.
Preventive and corrective maintenance is conducted, spares and calibration are managed, and tools and materials are kept ready for deployment.
High-voltage, low-voltage, lockout-tagout, rigging, and lift plans are executed, PPE is used, and clear safety records are maintained.
Build notes are captured, electromechanical systems are monitored and maintained, and improvements are fed back to engineering for refinement.
Daily tasks include supporting operations crews, diagnosing faults, replacing modules, and validating system readiness after repairs.
You will interface directly with defense, energy, and aerospace customers during field deployments and on-site troubleshooting.
Documentation of procedures, test results, and configuration changes is maintained to support audits and continuous improvement.
Tool calibration and inventory of spare parts are managed to ensure the team can respond rapidly to system outages.
You will participate in design for manufacturability reviews, providing feedback from the field to improve future systems.
Requirements
The posting states a bachelor's degree requirement. Candidates bring 3 to 7+ years of experience building and integrating complex electromechanical systems, with emphasis in pulsed power.
Hand tools and metrology are mastered, and expertise in electrical wiring and safety practices is demonstrated.
Experience working with high-voltage and high-current systems and precision timing of operations is required.
Mechanical design drawings and electrical or wiring diagrams are read, and constructive feedback is provided to design teams.
Oscilloscopes, HV probes, leak detectors, and electrical testers are operated with enhanced knowledge, and ESD mitigation methods are applied on the job.
Operations crews and engineering teams receive clear and concise communication, and technical data and decisions are documented concisely.
Practical notes
The role requires a degree as listed and adherence to HV, ESD, rigging, and safety standards.
Typical interview steps
Hiring for engineering roles usually starts with a recruiter screen, followed by one or two technical rounds. Candidates often solve a coding problem, discuss past projects, and answer system design questions. Some loops include a take-home task. Final rounds typically cover team fit and give candidates a chance to ask questions. Interviewers look for how you break down an unfamiliar problem, not just whether you reach the answer. Practicing a few problems aloud and reviewing your own past projects are the best preparation.
Practical notes
The role requires a degree as listed and adherence to HV, ESD, rigging, and safety standards.
Typical interview steps
Hiring for engineering roles usually starts with a recruiter screen, followed by one or two technical rounds. Candidates often solve a coding problem, discuss past projects, and answer system design questions. Some loops include a take-home task. Final rounds typically cover team fit and give candidates a chance to ask questions. Interviewers look for how you break down an unfamiliar problem, not just whether you reach the answer. Practicing a few problems aloud and reviewing your own past projects are the best preparation.
Work in pulsed-power systems for fusion, defense, and aerospace applications.
Hand tools, metrology equipment, oscilloscopes, and high-voltage test tools define the daily toolkit.
Precision timing, high-voltage handling, and contamination control are common in this field.
Systems integration, safety documentation, and continuous improvement drive success in electromechanical roles.