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Odys Aviation

Composite Technician - Airframe

Long Beach CA

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Seniority
Mid level
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12 Sept 2026

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About Odys

At Odys, we’re mobilizing power, with Hybrid Power Systems developed for aerospace and in-demand everywhere. It’s the kind of mission diversity that demands a fresh way of thinking.

We began with an early bet on hybrid, when the mobility industry was focused on batteries. We designed, tested, and validated our first 1 MW high-speed generator in 12 months. And then we pushed further, developing systems with greater power density in less time. Today, our Hybrid Power Systems offer outputs ranging from 20 kW to 4 MW , with applications in the air or on the ground.

One of those applications is Laila , an unmanned drone designed for critical logistics and defense missions. With its 100 kW-class onboard Hybrid Power System, Laila can support medical cold-chain transport or serve as an aerial platform for counter-UAS measures.

The market interest has been overwhelming: Over 30 inbound requests from leading US and global manufacturers, and 14+ DoD contracts .

Our team comes from deep tech and aerospace, with backgrounds spanning drone and aircraft development, high-volume production, and electrified mobility.

We operate with urgency and ownership at every level. We validated high-speed generator technology faster than our peers, not because we skipped steps, but because we've been doing this long enough to know which ones matter most.

Creating the future of power, in the air and on the ground, is a challenge we’ve been training our entire lives for. If that sounds like you, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

About the Role

We are looking for a Composite Technician to support the fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of composite and metallic structures across our aircraft platforms. You’ll work closely with engineers and other technicians to manufacture composite parts, complete bonded assemblies, and install airframe components, propulsion mounts, wiring harnesses, and actuation systems.

This role is highly hands-on and dynamic. You’ll support prototype builds, composite layups, mold and tool preparation, vacuum bagging, oven curing, trimming, bonding, and final aircraft assembly across multiple projects. You’ll play a critical role in getting our aircraft built, integrated, and ready for flight.

Your Responsibilities

Prepare molds and tooling, including cleaning, applying release agents, and preparing positive and negative molds

Perform composite layups using prepreg and wet-layup materials

Mix and apply resins, structural adhesives, sealants, fillers, and primers in accordance with work instructions

Perform vacuum bagging, leak checks, and oven-cure operations

Trim, drill, sand, finish, and prepare composite parts for bonding and assembly

Assemble bonded composite and composite-to-metal structures

Set up and operate tools such as torque wrenches, drills, saws, sanders, heat guns, and soldering irons

Fabricate and assemble test rigs, test articles, jigs, and fixtures

Interpret engineering models, drawings, work instructions, layup schedules, and test procedures

Fabricate, assemble, and handle tight-tolerance aerospace components

Assemble and install prototype aircraft mechanical and electrical components

Support in-house and external structural and systems testing

Inspect parts for appearance, defects, function, dimensions, and tolerances

Operate ground-support equipment such as forklifts and gantry cranes

Maintain composite materials, tools, equipment, and shop areas in a clean and organized condition

Travel occasionally to machine and fabrication shops to obtain parts or purchase equipment

Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with teams of diverse backgrounds and skills

Your Background Should Be

High school diploma or equivalent

Hands-on experience with composite fabrication, repair, or assembly

Experience with prepreg or wet layup, mold preparation, vacuum bagging, and oven curing

Experience applying resins, structural adhesives, sealants, fillers, and primers

Experience trimming, drilling, sanding, and finishing composite components

Experience using hand tools, powered tools, and precision measuring equipment

Experience assembling, fabricating, or handling critical and tight-tolerance components

Ability to read engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications

Understanding of composite workmanship standards, material handling, and contamination control

Experience manufacturing or assembling aircraft and aircraft components is a plus

Experience with bonded aerospace structures is a plus

Experience operating forklifts, gantry cranes, or other ground-support equipment is a plus

CNC machining experience is a plus

OSHA certification is a plus

Knowledge of quality procedures, inspection methods, dimensions, and tolerances is a plus

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