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Job Overview
Location
San Diego
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Mechanical Engineer
Date Posted
March 18, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Mechanical Technician (Prototyping) at Havoc AI Inc is a hands-on, build-focused role critical to transforming autonomous system concepts into tangible, testable hardware. You will be instrumental in rapidly prototyping next-generation defense and commercial maritime systems, directly contributing to mission-critical innovation where speed, precision, and adaptability are paramount.
- • Day-to-day responsibilities include fabricating and assembling prototype hardware using traditional and advanced manufacturing techniques; operating 3D printers, CNC machines, and other fabrication equipment to produce custom components; performing hands-on assembly involving bonding, fastening, and structural builds; executing rapid prototyping cycles to validate mechanical designs; collaborating closely with engineering teams to refine designs based on real-world testing feedback; and supporting build, integration, and test efforts for autonomous systems, including occasional travel to Long Beach, CA for integration and testing.
- • Havoc AI Inc is a recognized leader in collaborative autonomy, specializing in autonomous surface vessels for defense and commercial maritime missions. The company fosters a mission-driven, innovative culture where employees are empowered to solve hard problems, push technological boundaries, and contribute to saving lives through advanced autonomous systems. You will join a collaborative team of engineers and technicians who value ownership, integrity, and servant leadership in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.
- • In this role, you will deepen your expertise in mechanical prototyping, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge fabrication tools and composite materials, and develop strong cross-functional collaboration skills by working directly with engineering teams. You will have the opportunity to see your work progress from concept to real-world testing in days or weeks, contributing to faster development cycles and building a portfolio of first-of-its-kind hardware systems that perform reliably in operational environments.
🎯 Requirements
- • Experience with fabrication, assembly, or mechanical prototyping
- • Hands-on experience with tools such as 3D printers, CNC machines, or similar equipment
- • Strong mechanical intuition and problem-solving ability
- • Ability to work closely with engineers and interpret technical drawings or models
- • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative development environment
- • Experience with composite materials (e.g., carbon fiber) – preferred
- • Background in aerospace, robotics, automotive, or similar hardware-focused fields – preferred
- • Experience supporting prototype builds or experimental hardware programs – preferred
🏖️ Benefits
- • 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
- • Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
- • Ability to participate in the company’s 401k program with employer matching
- • Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2-week minimum
- • Equity Package
- • Work/Home Office Stipend
- • Global Entry reimbursement
- • 16 Week Paid Parental Leave
- • Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend
Skills & Technologies
About Havoc AI Inc
Havoc AI Inc provides an autonomous drone-swarm platform for defense and security applications. The system integrates computer vision, real-time coordination, and modular payload capabilities to enable surveillance, reconnaissance, and kinetic effects at scale. Designed for contested environments, the software stack supports rapid deployment, adaptive mission planning, and human-on-the-loop oversight. Headquartered in Seattle, the company serves U.S. and allied government customers, focusing on asymmetric advantages through low-cost, high-volume unmanned systems.
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