Engineering Lab Service Technician (Hardware)

TL;DR

Engineering Lab Service Technician (Hardware): Providing technical support to core engineering efforts by assembling and fabricating hardware prototypes with an accent on PCB assembly, mechanical prototyping, and system tuning. Focus on troubleshooting complex malfunctions, managing firmware updates, and collaborating with R&D to optimize system performance.

Location: Must reside in or be able to relocate to Atlanta, GA

Salary: $60,000 – $80,000 + Equity

Company

hirify.global builds technology designed to reduce crime and protect privacy through a suite of integrated hardware and software products.

What you will do

• Execute assembly and fabrication of sophisticated hardware prototypes at the PCB level.
• Troubleshoot and remediate complex technical malfunctions within various hardware prototype iterations.
• Utilize additive manufacturing technologies to realize mechanical concepts and drive engineering improvements.
• Manage the deployment of firmware updates and software release cycles across operational systems.
• Serve as a conduit for communication to internal R&D to pinpoint enhancements for mechanical, hardware, and software systems.
• Develop and curate comprehensive technical SOPs and diagnostic documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience providing technical engineering assistance with direct exposure to hardware prototyping.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical manufacturing support, assembly methodologies, and production systems.
• Proficiency in advanced soldering, wire termination, and laboratory instrumentation (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters).
• Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Competency in Linux and Python for driving technical automation and data analysis.
• Must reside in or be able to relocate to Atlanta, GA.

Nice to have

• Experience expanding organizational capacity during phases of accelerated technological evolution.
• Background in optimizing educational frameworks to facilitate the growth of multi-modal systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible PTO and 11 company holidays.
• Fully-paid health benefits plan including Medical, Dental, and Vision with an HSA match.
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, with additional recovery time for birthing parents.
• Up to $50,000 lifetime benefit for adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses via Maven.
• WFH stipend ($150/month), Home Office stipend ($750 one-time), and Productivity stipend ($300/year).
• Caregiver support via Cariloop and pet insurance via Pumpkin.