R&D Fabrication Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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. 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.

Position Summary:

This role supports hands‑on fabrication and prototype development for hybrid-electric propulsion systems for new and novel aircraft. The technician will build, modify, and assemble components in metals and plastics, applying aircraft‑grade workmanship, and support wiring and integration tasks for electric and mechanical subsystems. The ideal candidate is a creative problem‑solver who can work from prints and fabricate solutions from scratch when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prototype assembly : Build and integrate components, subassemblies, and test articles used in aircraft propulsion development.
• Light fabrication: Cut, drill, bend, and finish metals and plastics using shop tools and fabrication equipment.
• Wiring & integration: Route, terminate, and secure wiring harnesses, sensors, and electrical components following aerospace‑quality practices.
• Print interpretation: Read and follow engineering drawings, schematics, and assembly instructions with minimal supervision.
• Creative problem‑solving: Design and fabricate brackets, fixtures, mounts, and test hardware from scratch when propulsion testing requires a custom solution.
• R&D test support: Assist engineers with propulsion test setups, instrumentation routing, plumbing, and iterative design changes.
• Aircraft‑grade workmanship : Apply precision fastener practices, torque discipline, and clean, repeatable build standards appropriate for propulsion systems.
• Shop organization: Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑documented workspace aligned with aerospace and propulsion safety expectations.

Required Qualifications:

· Prototype build and assembly experience, including hands‑on integration of mechanical and electrical components, subassemblies, and test articles.

· Fabrication proficiency with metals and plastics, including safe and effective use of hand tools, power tools, and basic shop equipment.

· Wiring and electrical integration skills, including harness routing, terminations, strain relief, and clean, organized installation.

· Ability to interpret engineering documentation, including mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and basic GD&T.

· Strong attention to detail and aircraft‑grade workmanship, including torque discipline, fastener standards, and clean build practices.

· Effective communication and collaboration skills, especially when working closely with engineers and other technicians.

· Comfort working in a fast‑paced R&D environment with evolving propulsion requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated creativity and mechanical intuition, including the ability to design and build simple fixtures, brackets, mounts, or test hardware without existing prints.
• Experience reviewing CAD models (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar) for part visualization and build preparation.
• TIG or MIG welding experience suitable for light structural work.
• Experience supporting rapid prototyping, including fixtures, test rigs, or early‑stage engineering builds.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or aerospace quality systems.

Physical demands:

· Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally.

· Work in a Manufacturing Hangar environment.

WE ARE REDEFINING HYBRID ELECTRIC PROPULSION

Nothing matters more to VerdeGo Aero than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all

U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

· Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

· Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year ITAR Requirements

· To conform with International Traffic in Arms Regulars (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or actively working towards obtaining the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s powering the electric flight revolution!

VerdeGo Aero, Inc. is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.