The candidate will also maintain accurate vehicle models, mass properties, and hardware configurations used in simulation and flight software, fabricate prototype components using additive manufacturing, machining, soldering, and general laboratory fabrication techniques diagnose, repair, and rebuild damaged flight hardware following testing and flight demonstrations, and support laboratory flight operations by preparing aircraft, verifying hardware functionality, and assisting with system integration and testing. The candidate will need experience with CAD design using SolidWorks or similar mechanical design software, hands-on fabrication experience including 3D printing, soldering, machining, wiring, and mechanical assembly, experience designing printed circuit boards using KiCad, Altium Designer, or similar PCB design tools.