Development Technician

About the Company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America.

Our mission is to restore our country’s ability to make nuclear fuel. Our fuel will help power AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. It will power our next generation of reactors. Ultimately, it will power our national ambitions.

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and we are backed by top tier investors. 

Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability and transparency.

About the Role:

The Development Technician supports engineering teams in building, testing, and refining prototypes and new production processes. This hands-on role provides critical feedback to engineers and ensures hardware is built to spec during development phases. This is an exciting role in a fast-paced startup environment with a team dedicated to bringing enrichment back to US soil. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assemble prototype hardware and test setups.

• Provide feedback on design manufacturability.

• Maintain lab/shop equipment.

• Support root cause investigations.

Basic Qualifications:

• 4+ years in technician or development support role.

• Skilled with mechanical/electrical assembly tools.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings.

• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Aerospace/automotive prototype build experience.

• Familiarity with test instrumentation.

• Knowledge of Lean/Kaizen principles.

• Cross-functional assembly experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime and/or weekends as needed.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits: 

Pay range:

$25.00-$40.00/hour

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.