What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician position at Spear AI?
Spear AI is seeking an experienced technician with maritime experience. You will be part of a cross functional team designing, building, testing, and deploying unmanned maritime sensor systems. The initial focus is on acoustics but will expand to other modalities as well as to mobile systems.
Spear AI serves the national security industry and provides hardware, software, and data solutions that span levels of classification and are intended for operational deployment. Spear AI is a rapidly growing company with a commitment to rapid development of excellent products through continuous fielding. You will be in the lab and out on the water frequently.
Responsibilities
You will work with other technicians and engineers to build, assemble, and test sensor systems
Mechanical Fabrication – Fabricate and assemble mechanical components and systems for sensor systems and buoys.
Electrical Fabrication – Build wiring harnesses, assemble electrical components, assemble battery packs
Testing – Test components, subsystems and systems in the lab and in the field with limited documentation and procedures.
Troubleshooting – Troubleshoot systems in the lab and the field with limited documentation and procedures. Interact with engineers to elicit required information and help to improve documentation.
Maritime Operations – Organize and eventually lead maritime test operations to include deployment, maintenance, and recovery of instrumentation systems from small boats.
Training – Mentor new operators and technicians as Spear grows. Work with engineers and trainers to develop course materials for customer operators, potentially including active-duty personnel.
Engineering Interaction – Provide feedback to engineers on designs, durability, documentation, maintainability, and any other relevant aspect of the design. In the future, organize feedback from additional technicians and serve as the focal point for feedback.
Requirements
Exemplary attention to detail, a focus on quality, and an uncompromising focus on safety.
Experience with mechanical fabrication techniques such as additive manufacturing, basic machining, composites, welding and assembly.
Experience with electrical fabrication techniques such as wiring harnesses, board population, board repair and battery pack fabrication.
Experience with testing both components and systems such as system turn on, pressure testing, cable verification, visual inspection, measurement verification.
Maritime operations experience including small boat operations, over the side handling, field repair and logistics of a test event.
Suitable written and verbal communication skills for working in a high performing development team.
Ability to physically participate in at sea deployment, test, and recovery operations including ability to lift, carry, and maneuver on a small boat at sea, communicate verbally, and carry out fine manipulations.
You may be asked to obtain a SECRET security clearance. This will be at no expense to you. For resources on what a security background involves and what disqualifies people reference the CIA requirements.
Desired
Prior experience with mechanical cad especially Solidworks
Prior experience with wiring harness documentation
A USCG captains license or extensive experience operating small boats
Veteran status or significant familiarity with and comfort in interacting with both enlisted and commissioned military personnel.
We hope you'll join our fast growing team!
What we offer
Compensation for this position is provided on a salaried basis and is not subject to reduction based on hours worked. At Spear AI, you’ll find more than just a job; you’ll join a mission-driven team where your work directly contributes to national security. Our flat organizational structure means your voice matters, your ideas reach leadership, and your impact is visible. As we grow, we’re committed to building robust processes and infrastructure that support both our mission and our people. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and the expertise each team member brings to the table. If you’re looking for a place to grow professionally while working on projects that truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.
Spear AI serves the national security industry and provides hardware, software, and data solutions that span levels of classification and are intended for operational deployment. Spear AI is a rapidly growing company with a commitment to rapid development of excellent products through continuous fielding. You will be in the lab and out on the water frequently.
Responsibilities
You will work with other technicians and engineers to build, assemble, and test sensor systems
Mechanical Fabrication – Fabricate and assemble mechanical components and systems for sensor systems and buoys.
Electrical Fabrication – Build wiring harnesses, assemble electrical components, assemble battery packs
Testing – Test components, subsystems and systems in the lab and in the field with limited documentation and procedures.
Troubleshooting – Troubleshoot systems in the lab and the field with limited documentation and procedures. Interact with engineers to elicit required information and help to improve documentation.
Maritime Operations – Organize and eventually lead maritime test operations to include deployment, maintenance, and recovery of instrumentation systems from small boats.
Training – Mentor new operators and technicians as Spear grows. Work with engineers and trainers to develop course materials for customer operators, potentially including active-duty personnel.
Engineering Interaction – Provide feedback to engineers on designs, durability, documentation, maintainability, and any other relevant aspect of the design. In the future, organize feedback from additional technicians and serve as the focal point for feedback.
Requirements
Exemplary attention to detail, a focus on quality, and an uncompromising focus on safety.
Experience with mechanical fabrication techniques such as additive manufacturing, basic machining, composites, welding and assembly.
Experience with electrical fabrication techniques such as wiring harnesses, board population, board repair and battery pack fabrication.
Experience with testing both components and systems such as system turn on, pressure testing, cable verification, visual inspection, measurement verification.
Maritime operations experience including small boat operations, over the side handling, field repair and logistics of a test event.
Suitable written and verbal communication skills for working in a high performing development team.
Ability to physically participate in at sea deployment, test, and recovery operations including ability to lift, carry, and maneuver on a small boat at sea, communicate verbally, and carry out fine manipulations.
You may be asked to obtain a SECRET security clearance. This will be at no expense to you. For resources on what a security background involves and what disqualifies people reference the CIA requirements.
Desired
Prior experience with mechanical cad especially Solidworks
Prior experience with wiring harness documentation
A USCG captains license or extensive experience operating small boats
Veteran status or significant familiarity with and comfort in interacting with both enlisted and commissioned military personnel.
We hope you'll join our fast growing team!
What we offer
- Unlimited PTO — Take the time you need to recharge and maintain work-life balance.
- Dedicated Sick Time — Your health and well-being come first.
- Comprehensive Health & Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family protected.
- 11 Paid Holidays — Enjoy time off throughout the year to celebrate and spend time with loved ones.
- Professional Development — Educational opportunities and resources to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
- Collaborative Environment — Work directly with leadership in our flat organizational structure, where your ideas and contributions matter.
- Mission-Driven Work — Contribute to projects that directly support national security and make a real-world impact.
- Growth Opportunities — Join us during an exciting expansion phase where you can help shape our future.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Onsite / Remote / Flexible work arrangements or hybrid options (position dependent).
- Relocation assistance (position dependent).
- Referral bonuses.
- Performance bonuses.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Technology home office setup stipend.
- Professional certification reimbursement (position dependent).
Compensation for this position is provided on a salaried basis and is not subject to reduction based on hours worked. At Spear AI, you’ll find more than just a job; you’ll join a mission-driven team where your work directly contributes to national security. Our flat organizational structure means your voice matters, your ideas reach leadership, and your impact is visible. As we grow, we’re committed to building robust processes and infrastructure that support both our mission and our people. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and the expertise each team member brings to the table. If you’re looking for a place to grow professionally while working on projects that truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.