Manufacturing Technician

Job overview

The Manufacturing Technician role is onsite in San Bruno, CA, with an estimated salary range of $60,000–$90,000 per year. Chariot Defense designs and manufactures power products for the U.S. military and its allies. The technician assembles, troubleshoots, repairs, and tests subassemblies and finished products. The work supports product quality and manufacturing readiness through careful assembly, inspection, traceable documentation, safety practices, and collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams.

What you'll do

• Assemble components and perform basic fabrication and fitment
• take electrical measurements and test finished products for quality and defects
• maintain production traceability in the manufacturing execution system and follow inventory processes
• follow safety procedures
• collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve process efficiency and manufacturability.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

manufacturing technician

san bruno ca

chariot defense

full-time

$60k–$90k/year

electromechanical assembly

wire harnesses

pcba repair

quality testing

production traceability

power systems

defense technology

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Early-stage equity and access to company-sponsored benefit plans.

Why this role

Requires at least two years of manufacturing experience assembling complex electromechanical hardware and experience in at least one listed area, such as wiring harness assembly, PCBA hand soldering or repair, or electronic subassembly testing. The role may require extended and weekend hours when necessary.

About the employer

Chariot Defense is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.