Integration & Test Technician
SorcererJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Sorcerer is seeking an Integration & Test Technician to join its SoMa SF HQ, full time onsite, to build and launch flight vehicles for a global network of airborne weather sensors. In this early stage you’ll assemble and test production hardware, advise on manufacturability, and develop assembly procedures and test plans. The ideal candidate is a hands on electrical and mechanical tech who can troubleshoot from schematics and run test automation such as Open HFT or Pytest. Expect non standard shifts, autonomy, and startup experience. Benefits include 401k, unlimited PTO, full health coverage, relocation if needed, daily catered lunch, and a proximity stipend. Include concrete examples of soldering and debugging in your application.
About Sorcerer
Sorcerer is deploying a global network of persistent airborne sensors to fuel weather forecasting. Our high-altitude balloons collect 1000x more data than existing systems and are already used daily by meteorologists to track extreme weather across the US and Central America.
We are a well-funded early-stage Y Combinator backed startup based in San Francisco, CA. This is an opportunity to join at the very early stage, where you have an outsized impact across the company every day.
About the role
As an Integration & Test Technician at Sorcerer you’ll build and launch the flight vehicles needed to fuel our global network of airborne weather sensors. The ideal candidate for this role is a proficient electrical and mechanical technician capable of working autonomously.
Responsibilities
Assemble and test production flight hardware
Communicate with the engineering team to refine hardware for manufacturability
Develop assembly procedures and test plans
Required Skill & Experience
Highly proficient in soldering and assembly
Ability to troubleshoot electronic systems using schematics and design documentation
Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Open HFT, Pytest)
Ideal Candidates
Are able to support non-standard shifts, overtime, and weekends when required
Have experience working in startups and small independent teams
Succeed with a high level of autonomy
Location
This is an in-office role at our HQ in SoMa, San Francisco
Benefits
401k
Unlimited PTO
100% Health, Dental, Vision
Company paid life insurance
All relocation costs covered (if applicable)
Catered lunch every day
Fully-stocked office kitchen
Commute/parking stipend OR monthly proximity benefit if you relocate to within 30m walk of the office
Hiring exceptional people is our top priority, and we believe that exceptional people often have unusual backgrounds. Don’t be discouraged from applying if you don’t hit every qualification.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.