Senior Assembly Technician

About Bedrock

Our mission is to accelerate the exploration of Earth’s final frontier—the ocean—by pioneering autonomous technologies and unlocking transparent, actionable intelligence.

We believe that understanding the ocean is essential to thriving on this planet and beyond. The ocean is not just a vast body of water—it is the foundation of our climate, our resources, our communications, and our energy. As critical infrastructure increasingly moves beneath the waves, our ability to explore, map, and safeguard the ocean’s bedrock becomes vital.

We’re not just connecting the world by sea—we’re revealing the deep, unseen structure that connects all life. To secure our future, we must first understand the ground beneath us, the foundation of our civilization.

The Role

As Senior Assembly Technician, you will be at the forefront of bridging design and production, ensuring our pioneering AUVs and subsea systems transition smoothly from prototype to full-scale production. You’ll work closely with engineering, integrations, and manufacturing teams to refine assembly processes, troubleshoot technical challenges, and ensure the highest build quality for mission-critical components.

You thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, have an eye for detail, and love problem-solving. Your expertise in electro-mechanical assembly and dedication to excellence will help us push the boundaries of ocean exploration.

What You’ll Do

• Production Assembly: Hands-on assembly of complex electro-mechanical systems for standard production assemblies, and validating documentation, close out process for high traceability

• Prototype Assembly: Perform hands-on assembly of complex electro-mechanical systems, including AUVs and subsea components, during early development stages

• Testing & Validation: Assist in rigorous system testing to identify and resolve performance issues, ensuring product reliability and optimizing for scale 

• Process Development: Collaborate with engineers to refine and scale manufacturing processes, optimizing for efficiency and quality

• Documentation & Quality Control: Maintain detailed records of build procedures, troubleshooting steps, and improvements to ensure seamless communication across teams

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, integration, and operations teams to improve manufacturability and streamline assembly workflows

• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair electro-mechanical systems during both assembly and testing phases

• Tool & Workspace Management: Maintain a well-organized, safe, and efficient work environment

About You

Education & Experience

• Associate degree or extensive practical experience with complex vehicle systems

• Experience with autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) or related technologies

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in electro-mechanical assembly for robotics, aerospace, vehicle systems, or other high-precision industries

• Experience leading a team of technicians, overseeing production, and ensuring quality control

• Familiarity with small-batch production and product development working in process-controlled work environments

• Prototype-to-production experience, comfortable iterating designs in an R&D setting.

• Experience executing product acceptance tests from initial assembly through full system validation

• IPC and/or J-STD certification

• Ability to maintain and organize tools, equipment, and lab spaces to ensure efficient operations and safety

• Can enforce quality control processes

Technical Skills

• Exceptional workmanship in details 

• Strong hands-on experience with:

  • Precision assembly of mission-critical components (o-rings, torque specifications, harness dressing, etc.)

  • Wire harness fabrication, soldering, and PCB handling (ESD conscious)

  • Testing tools such as DMMs, current probes, gauges, and thermal cameras

  • Handling high- and low-voltage batteries and power systems.

  • Resin, epoxy, potting, and casting processes

  • Rapid prototyping tools: 3D printing, CNC machining, and fabrication of metal, plastic, and composite components