--- title: 'Engineering Technician at KH Aerospace' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/engineering-technician-kh-aerospace-hayward-gq1p5c97wg2x' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-14' --- # Engineering Technician at KH Aerospace - **Company:** KH Aerospace - **Location:** Hayward, CA - **Posted:** 2026-09-18 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/khaerospace/jobs/4735472005 ## Job description Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA) is an aerospace company specializing in long-endurance unmanned aerial platforms for a wide variety of industries. KHA supports a number of customers to carry out missions involving aerial reconnaissance, survey, communication relay and communications provisioning. Endurance, enabled by effective design, is key to these applications and KHA aircraft utilize cutting-edge aircraft design together with on-board intelligence to deliver value for these customers. Kraus Hamdani Aerospace is seeking a motivated and hands-on Engineering Technician to support the development, prototyping, assembly, testing, and production transition of our Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical engineering work and is comfortable operating in an environment where designs, processes, and work instructions may still be evolving. Unlike a traditional production technician role focused primarily on established build procedures, the Engineering Technician will work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to interpret technical information, solve hands-on build challenges, support new product introductions, and help translate developing designs into repeatable manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will support both internal production and the transfer of manufacturing capability to external manufacturing partners. This will include periodic travel to suppliers and contract manufacturing locations to support production launches, troubleshooting, training, and process implementation. ## Key Responsibilities Engineering & Production Support - Support the prototyping, fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of UAS hardware and related equipment. - Perform mechanical and electrical assembly, bonding, wiring, integration, and other hands-on technical tasks to a high standard. - Work from engineering drawings, CAD-generated documentation, Bills of Materials (BOMs), work instructions, assembly procedures, and other technical data. - Support development and first-build activities where designs or manufacturing processes may not yet be fully defined. - Exercise technical judgment and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve build, assembly, integration, and manufacturability issues. - Identify and communicate design, manufacturing, assembly, or documentation issues to Engineering and Manufacturing. - Provide practical feedback to improve product designs, manufacturability, assembly processes, and production documentation. - Support the transition of new and revised designs from Engineering into repeatable production processes. Manufacturing Development & NPI Support - Support new product introduction (NPI) activities and implementation of new aircraft features, assemblies, and manufacturing processes. - Assist with the development, fabrication, evaluation, and implementation of manufacturing aids, jigs, fixtures, and production tooling. - Support development and refinement of manufacturing work instructions and assembly procedures based on hands-on build experience. - Assist with troubleshooting and validation during initial production builds and process changes. - Help establish repeatable build methods that can be transitioned to Manufacturing Technicians and external production partners. Contract Manufacturing Support - Support the transfer of KHA manufacturing processes, technical documentation, tooling, and build knowledge to contract manufacturing partners. - Travel to supplier and contract manufacturing sites as required to assist with production launches, technical troubleshooting, process implementation, and training. - Work collaboratively with external manufacturing personnel to resolve build issues and ensure manufacturing processes are executed in accordance with KHA technical requirements. - Provide feedback to KHA Engineering and Manufacturing regarding issues identified during external production activities. ## Team Collaboration - Work closely with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, technicians, quality personnel, and other technical staff to support product development and production. - Participate in design, build, and manufacturing reviews, contributing practical engineering and production insight. - Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, manufacturability, production efficiency, and technical documentation. Essential Skills & Experience - Hands-on engineering or technical experience in a prototype, manufacturing, aerospace, robotics, electromechanical, or similar environment. - Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude with strong hands-on troubleshooting skills. - Experience performing mechanical assembly, fabrication, integration, wiring, bonding, or similar technical work. - Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical documentation, work instructions, and assembly procedures. - Ability to work effectively when technical information or manufacturing processes are still evolving and use sound judgment to resolve problems. - Competent using hand tools, power tools, and common workshop equipment safely and effectively. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship. - Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and drive problems through resolution. - Effective communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing team. - Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25%, with the potential for more concentrated travel during manufacturing launches or major production transitions. ## Qualifications - Associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship, military technical training, or equivalent practical experience in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, electronics, mechanical systems, or a related field. - U.S. citizenship. - Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government SECRET security clearance. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting prototype builds, NPI, low-rate production, or transition from development into manufacturing. - Experience with UAS, aerospace systems, robotics, autonomous systems, or other complex electromechanical products. - Experience with electrical assembly, wiring harnesses, crimping, or soldering. - Experience with composite materials, bonding, or lightweight aerospace structures. - Experience operating or maintaining 3D printers, CNC equipment, or other prototyping/manufacturing equipment. - Familiarity with CAD-generated documentation and Bills of Materials. - Experience supporting suppliers or contract manufacturing partners. - FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. - Model aircraft, RC aircraft, drone, robotics, or similar hands-on technical hobby experience. - Military technical experience. Personal Attributes - Practical, hands-on problem solver. - Comfortable working through ambiguity and incomplete information. - Technically curious and willing to learn new systems and processes. - Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable. - Takes ownership and follows tasks through completion. - Adaptable to changing priorities and evolving technical requirements. - Strong team player with a collaborative mindset. - Willing to ask questions, challenge assumptions constructively, and contribute beyond narrowly defined responsibilities. ## Who We Are Kraus Hamdani Aerospace develops the world’s longest endurance fully electric Unmanned Aircraft System in our size and weight category. We solve large-scale worldwide problems by providing persistent overhead services to help our soldiers remain safe in theater, provide rapid emergency communications for disaster relief efforts, enable search-and-rescue services to assist emergency response efforts, help protect endangered species, and provide geospatial data to assist in slowing climate change. ## What We Offer - Opportunity to work on cutting-edge UAS technology. - Collaborative and innovative engineering environment. - Exposure to the full product development lifecycle. - Professional development and training opportunities. - Competitive salary and benefits package. Next Step: Please submit your resume, contact information and a short paragraph outlining why you believe this position is a good fit. We will reach out to you directly over the phone for next steps. Kraus Hamdani Aerospace, Inc. 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If you are an EU applicant, by sharing your personal information with Kraus Hamdani Aerospace, Inc. you hereby (a) acknowledge and consent to the international transfer of your personal information to the United States, despite the risks associated due to the absence of an adequacy decision and appropriate safeguards, and (b) acknowledge that you have carefully read and understood this [notice](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A2YkRHyWbcV_nMnOQry2vXHvKLQvb-Ul/view?usp=sharing). ## EEO Statement Kraus Hamdani Aerospace is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. ## About KH Aerospace ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KH Aerospace) develops ultra-long-endurance, fully electric, AI-powered unmanned aerial systems for persistent airborne infrastructure, defense, and emergency response missions. - **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage; total funding $2.3M) - **Headquarters**: Emeryville, California, United States (with offices in Hayward, CA; Reno, NV; and Glasgow, UK) - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Stefan Kraus (CTO) and Fatema Hamdani (CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Defense & Space / Aerospace Manufacturing - **Target Customers**: U.S. and allied military, national security agencies, emergency response organizations, critical infrastructure operators, and commercial geospatial/data customers (B2G, B2B) - **Mission Statement**: “To empower the people responsible for national security, critical infrastructure, and emergency response with the trusted autonomous systems and persistent connectivity they need to operate with confidence in any environment.” ## Products & Services - **K1000ULE**: Ultra-long-endurance, fully electric, AI-enabled unmanned aerial system (UAS). Proven in operational environments (world record flight of 75 hours, 53 minutes). On DIU’s Blue UAS Cleared & Select Lists. No runway required, no fuel logistics. - **ATNE++ (Aerial Tier Network Extension ++)**: Airborne communications mesh that provides self-healing, multi-waveform voice and data bridging across legacy and modern tactical data links. Supports connectivity across sea, land, air, and space. - **MD-ACT (Multi-Domain Autonomous Collaborative Teaming)**: AI-driven coordination of manned and unmanned platforms across domains, reducing operator cognitive load and optimizing mission outcomes. - **Autonomous Tasking / Persistent Monitoring**: Real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for defense, oil & gas pipeline monitoring, environmental data collection, and disaster response. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Total Funding**: $2.3 million (Seed round of $1.5M in March 2016; government grant of ~$799k in January 2021) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Integrated into U.S. Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) ecosystem via Anduril’s Lattice platform. Listed on DIU Blue UAS Cleared & Select Lists. Partners include U.S. Customs, AEWE (Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment). - **Growth Signals**: 45 employees (as of mid-2025), with offices in the US, UK, Switzerland, and Australia. LinkedIn follower growth of +41.4% year-over-year. Proven operational deployments with government and commercial customers (over 6k hours flown globally). Team includes many military veterans and former defense/aerospace engineers. ## Competitive Advantages - **World’s longest endurance fully electric UAS** in its size/weight class (75+ hour flight record). - **No runway required** – vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capability. - **Solar-assisted, zero-emissions** – onboard AI enables silent gliding and energy harvesting. - **Self-healing mesh network** (ATNE++) ensures resilient comms in contested/denied environments. - **Blue UAS Cleared & Select status** accelerates military procurement. - **Operator cognitive offload** through AI-driven multi-domain teaming. ## Strategic Focus - Continue scaling production and fielding of the K1000ULE for defense and national security missions. - Expand ATNE++ integration across joint and allied forces to become a standard airborne communications bridge. - Develop autonomous teaming capabilities (MD-ACT) for manned-unmanned collaboration. - Pursue commercial applications (pipeline monitoring, environmental sensing, disaster communications) while maintaining core defense focus. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven culture**: “Mission First. Team Built.” – many employees are engineers, technologists, and military veterans united by a purpose to save lives and support critical missions. - **Impactful work**: Build next-generation autonomous aerospace systems that are already deployed and battle-tested. - **Growth environment**: Privately held with a dedicated team (~45 people across multiple locations); opportunities to take ownership in engineering, manufacturing, and operations. - **Work locations**: Offices in Emeryville/Hayward, CA; Reno, NV; and Glasgow, UK. Engineering roles are on-site (manufacturing, technician, supply chain). Remote/hybrid policy not specified. - **Perks**: Working on cutting-edge AI, UAS, and communications tech with a small, agile team; direct exposure to leadership and real-world customer missions. ## Sources 1. [khaero.com](https://www.khaero.com/) 2. [khaero.com/about](https://www.khaero.com/about) 3. [LinkedIn - Kraus Hamdani Aerospace](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kraus-aerospace) 4. 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