Founding Fabrication Technician at Pave Robotics

This is a full-time, in-office role building real robots that operate in messy, real-world road environments. If you love turning half-baked ideas into rugged hardware, thrive in early-stage chaos, and want your work deployed in the field, not stuck in CAD, this role is for you. Build and iterate on early-stage robotic systems designed for unstructured outdoor environments Fabricate custom robot components using CNC machining, welding, 3D printing, and manual machining Work hands-on with metal and plastic fabrication (aluminum, steel, composites, polymers, etc.) Rapidly prototype, assemble, modify, and repair robot hardware in support of aggressive field testing Collaborate closely with EE and CS teams to integrate mechanical systems with electronics, sensors, and compute Own mechanical builds from concept through deployment, including tolerancing, fixturing, and assembly Troubleshoot mechanical failures in the field and redesign for durability, reliability, and serviceability Improve manufacturability and repeatability of designs as systems mature Help define and build out the company’s fabrication processes, tooling, and workshop capabilities Move fast, make tradeoffs, and get ha