Electronics Technician

About the Role

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, include integrated drives, and are 3X lighter than competitors' systems.

H3X is seeking an Electronics Technician who will build and test power electronics including assembly, rework, and repair of printed circuit boards (PCBA) and wire harnesses. This role will work closely with the electronics manufacturing and engineering team on production assemblies and prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Inspection, assembly, and test of PCBAs and wire harnesses in accordance with process plans and work instructions
• Troubleshoot and resolve electronics manufacturing issues
• Support engineering teams in prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting power electronics hardware, including PCBAs and wire harnesses
• Document procedures, test results, and rework activities in accordance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Electronics Lab upkeep and organization
• Document non-conformance issues and perform corrective actions
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly, integration, or mechanical assembly experience
• Proficiency in hand soldering TH and SMD components
• Able to proficiently use a PC, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office suite, ERP and related programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized with strong attention to detail

• Results-driven with a willingness to learn quickly

• High emotional intelligence for effective collaboration

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to access CUI/ITAR/EAR controlled information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with quality standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, IPC-7711, IPC-7721, J-STD-001, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, PCB layout drawings, work instructions, and parts lists/Bill of materials
• Experience working in a startup environment

Benefits & Compensation

• Hourly Compensation: $22 - $34/hr
• 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)
• Flexible hours (deliverable-based goals)
• PTO Policy (80 hours per 2000 hours, accrued per hour, PTO can be taken by the hour)
• Relocation package
• Monthly company events
• 401k program

The Company

H3X Technologies is a U.S.-based manufacturer of electric motors for sustainable aviation, marine, industrial, and defense applications. They have developed a family of integrated motor drives that can scale in power from 30kW to 30MW with power densities as high as 12 kW/kg and best-in-class efficiency. This high performance is enabled by novel scalable core technology and proprietary manufacturing processes for motor stacking, winding, and assembly. The design, manufacturing, and testing of their products is done in-house at their headquarters in Louisville, Colorado.

H3X's world-class team is composed of experts from Tesla, SpaceX, GE Aviation, and Siemens with deep knowledge in electric machines, power electronics, material science, control systems, and advanced manufacturing. They take pride in our multidisciplinary approach, relentless dedication, high capital efficiency, and Skunkworks-style execution.

H3X has raised over $30M and has backing from top VC firms and strategic firms including Lockheed Martin, Hanwha, Y Combinator, Cubit Capital, Metaplanet, TechNexus, and Liquid 2 Ventures to deploy capital for rapid scaleup.

H3X is poised to become the world's leading supplier of advanced electric motors by 2030 to drive deep decarbonization in aviation, marine, and heavy industrial applications and unlock next-generation electrified defense technology to strengthen national security.

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.