Client Technologies Technician jobs in Boulder, CO

JOB PURPOSE:  

At H3X, we are building the most advanced electric motors in the world for sustainable aviation, marine, industrial, and defense applications. At 12 kW/kg continuous, the HPDM family of integrated motor drives is a step change in electric propulsion technology and removes one of the main barriers blocking widespread proliferation of electric and hybrid aircraft. Our motors range in size from 30 kW to 30 MW and are 3X lighter than competitors’.  

H3X is looking to hire an experienced Test Technician who will assist in the testing of prototype electric drive systems and facilitate product performance validation. Candidates should be experienced with testing procedures and data collection. This role will be a key part of the core engineering team and will have a direct impact on the trajectory of the company.   

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Setup, execute, and teardown dynamometer and environmental tests for motor drive systems 

• Execute test profiles according to written test procedures 

• Interpret live data, monitor for abnormalities, and make decisions during testing accordingly 

• Maintain testing equipment when necessary 

• Process and store data appropriately 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent   

• 2 years of hands-on mechanical assembly and testing experience 

• Proficiency in comprehending data and identifying abnormalities in datasets 

• Ability to troubleshoot and debug test equipment 

• Ability to understand test equipment assembly steps from CAD models and work instructions 

• Ability to follow safety procedures closely and identify safety issues 

• High intelligence, high energy, and high integrity 

• Excellent written and verbal communication to effectively share knowledge and build the collective mindshare of the company 

• Organized and obsessive attention to detail: no room for oversight when designing flight-critical systems 

• Humble and open-minded: willingness to accept feedback and learn, consistently improve upon yourself and the product for which you will be responsible 

• A high degree of emotional intelligence: ability to collaborate closely with coworkers in a respectful and empathetic manner 

• Fundamentally curious and motivated by first principles 

• Ability to access export-controlled data 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience with testing dynamometers 

• Experience working with high voltage test systems 

• Experience with technical assembly work including fastening, component fabrication, wiring harness assembly, etc.  

• Associate’s or technical trade degree  

• Experience with testing DO-160G / MIL-810G / or other environmental specifications 

COMPANY BENEFITS: 

• Employee equity incentive plan 

• Health insurance: medical, vision, dental, ST & LT disability, and life 

• Gym membership stipend (up to $60/month) 

• Epic or IKON Ski/Snowboard Pass (up to $869 provided) 

• Overtime opportunities 

• Paid time off accrual program 

• Relocation package 

• Bi-weekly company events 

• 401k program 

PAY: $22-34/hour USD 

THE COMPANY:  

H3X Technologies is a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-power density integrated motor drives for electric aircraft and other high-performance applications. We are a team of multidisciplinary engineers and operators brought together with the singular purpose of developing the most advanced electric aircraft propulsion systems in the world to enable sustainable aviation on a massive scale. Our world-class team is composed of the best and brightest from Tesla, SpaceX, GE Aviation, and Siemens with deep knowledge in aerospace, electric machines, power electronics, material science, control systems, and advanced manufacturing. The high performance of our core technology is enabled by our own proprietary manufacturing processes for motor stacking, winding, and assembly.  The design,  manufacturing, and testing of our products is done in-house at our 17,000 sq-ft headquarters in Louisville, Colorado. Our vision is to become the world’s leading supplier of advanced electric motors by 2030 to drive deep decarbonization in aviation, marine, and heavy industrial applications. 

We are well-funded and have backing from top VC firms around the world including Y Combinator, Metaplanet, TechNexus, Liquid 2 Ventures, Soma Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures to deploy capital for rapid scaleup. 

H3X is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.