Albacore

Engineering Technician at Albacore (Philadelphia, PA)

Albacore· Philadelphia, PA·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

Role description:

  • Build and assemble mechanical and electromechanical components and subsystems for underwater vehicle prototypes, test articles, and low rate initial production.
  • Fabricate and assemble wiring harnesses, connectors, and cable assemblies following electrical schematics and documentation.
  • Perform mechanical assembly of structural components, pressure housings, propulsion systems, and internal subsystem assemblies.
  • Execute functional, electrical, and mechanical tests using defined procedures and test equipment.
  • Assist engineers with debugging, and troubleshooting of electromechanical systems during integration phases.
  • Utilize and maintain test fixtures, tooling, and hardware used for subsystem validation and system integration.
  • Support environmental and system-level testing, including pressure, leak, vibration, and functional tests.
  • Maintain organized workspaces, tooling, and inventory to support efficient hardware builds.
  • Provide feedback to engineering teams to improve hardware manufacturability process related outcomes.

Desired qualifications:

  • Associate degree, technical certification, GED, or equivalent hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical systems.
  • 2–7 years of experience assembling mechanical or electromechanical hardware.
  • Experience building wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and working with connectors, soldering, and crimping tools.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and assembly work instruction documentation.
  • Experience using common shop tools and equipment for fabrication and assembly.
  • Hands-on experience with electromechanical builds, mechanical assembly, and troubleshooting hardware systems.
  • Familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, or similar tools.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clean & reliable hardware builds.
  • U.S. work authorization and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Why work at Albacore

  • High-impact defense mission: Directly contribute to national security and maritime defense with a young, mission-driven team
  • Early-stage ownership: Join post-seed, pre-scale startup (25 employees) where engineers have outsized influence on product and architecture
  • Location: Based in Philadelphia, PA
  • Open roles: Mechanical Engineer, Software Engineer, Electrical Engineer (plus past openings for Powertrain Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineer, Head of Supply Chain, and internships)
  • Technical culture: Hands-on work spanning robotics, AI, propulsion, battery systems, manufacturing, and defense contracting — a broad, fast-paced engineering environment
  • Backing: Y Combinator-backed with meaningful seed funding to support growth

Application questions