Integration & Test Technician

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 plansRequired 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 autonomyLocation

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.