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Tacit, an early-stage deep tech startup in San Francisco, is seeking an R&D Technician for a temporary contract (3-6 months) on-site. The role involves building, modifying, and testing next-generation wearable hardware prototypes. Responsibilities include prototype assembly, soldering, rework, PCBA modification, building test fixtures, running lab measurements, collecting data, and supporting debugging of electronic and RF systems. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced R&D lab environment.
About Tacit
We are an early-stage, deep tech startup based in San Francisco, developing innovative hardware that rethinks human-computer interaction. We are backed by General Catalyst, Khosla Ventures, and Greylock Partners, with a founding team from Stanford, BrainGate, Oculus, and Tesla. While we can’t reveal too much just yet, our team is tackling cutting-edge engineering challenges to bring revolutionary products to life.
We’re looking for an R&D Technician to join our lab team on a temporary contract basis to help build, modify, and test next-generation wearable hardware prototypes as we prepare for data collection.
This role is ideal for someone who is highly hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-moving R&D lab environment. You will work closely with RF, electrical, mechanical, and hardware engineers to assemble prototypes, rework PCBAs, build test fixtures and cables, run laboratory measurements, collect data, and support debugging of electronic and RF systems.
This is an on-site temporary contract role (3-6 months).
Assemble, modify, and repair electronic prototypes, PCB assemblies, cables, RF modules, fixtures, and test setups.
Perform RF and electrical measurements using laboratory equipment such as:
oscilloscopes
Collect, record, and organize experimental data accurately.
Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory and testing equipment.
$35 - $40/hr