What are the responsibilities and job description for the Composite Technician position at Pyka?
About PykaPyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation.To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes. Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce C02 emissions in their respective industries. What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day. Role OverviewPyka is seeking a seasoned Composite Technician / Composite Prototyper to join our innovative and hands-on team. In this role, you’ll be deeply involved in the full lifecycle of composite aircraft part production — from layup to trimming, assembly, and finishing. You'll collaborate closely with engineers and fabricators to prototype new parts and refine designs for flight readiness.ResponsibilitiesLay up composite parts using wet layup techniques with vacuum consolidationTrim, fit, and assemble composite componentsPerform finishing operations, including sanding and surface prepWork with teammates to achieve production quotasConduct composite repairs and maintenance on test fleet aircraft as neededWork safely with VOCs, cured epoxies, and mold release agents (PPE provided)Required Qualifications3 years of experience building composite parts and assemblies including vacuum bagging, trimming and drilling, and bond prep for primary and secondary bonding of composite componentsBroad experience and high quality craftsmanship skills with various types of tools (pneumatic, power and hand tools), materials and techniques (pre-preg, infusion, and wet lamination)Ability to read, interpret and understand technical drawingsTakes pride in being flexible, easily adapting to design and schedule changesStrong mechanical skills and intuitionExcellent listening and communication skillsStrong team player, but comfortable working on your ownPreferred QualificationsCompetence in mixing and use of epoxy resins and adhesivesWe understand that candidates bring different strengths and experiences, and you don’t need to meet every qualification to be considered. If this role excites you, we’d love to learn more about you. You may be a great fit even if your background doesn’t align perfectly with the list.Compensation and Benefits$36 - 39/hr equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly wage ranges are subject to change.Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insuranceFSA with employer matching401(k)Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time offVoluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurancePre-tax commuter benefitsFree catered lunch and plenty of snacksExport Control RequirementsThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.--We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
Salary : $36 - $39