AETC Technician I

Applied Energy Tech Corp; Burton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Energy Technology Corporation, based in Burton, Texas, seeks an AETC Technician to assemble, inspect, and test crucial energetic components used in life-support and safety systems. You will follow approved work instructions and maintain traceability records.

Candidates should read complex drawings, handle small parts with precision, and operate microscopes and torque tools. A background in soldering is preferred, and ITAR restrictions require US Persons.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand complex drawings and assembly instructions.
• Ability to use common hand tools to assemble electromechanical assemblies.
• Ability to lift and move boxes.
• Experience with soldering irons is highly desired.
• US Person status required due to ITAR data access.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, load, and inspect CADs, impulse cartridges, and squibs per work instructions.
• Handle energetic materials used for aircraft safety and emergency actuation systems.
• Perform precision assembly including component insertion, crimping, staking, sealing, and torque verification.
• Maintain production, inspection, and traceability documentation.
• Support scrap, rework, and safe disposition of energetic hardware.
• Follow explosives safety controls and perform final assembly.

Skills

Reading drawings

Hand tools proficiency

Manual dexterity

Tools

Microscopes

Screwdrivers

Torque tools

Soldering irons

Job description

Applied Energy Technology Corporation has an excellent reputation in the field of design, development, qualification, and manufacturing of life-support pyrotechnic and explosive components. We have an excellent reputation in the field of design, development, qualification, and manufacturing of life-support pyrotechnic and explosive components. Our objective is to provide high quality pyrotechnic and explosive components with economical pricing and on time delivery.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins, in the position of AETC Technician.

AETC designs, develops, qualifies, and manufactures a variety of product applications, which includes fire extinguisher cartridges, which provide the energy that operates the fire extinguishers on military and commercial aircraft. Other products manufactured at AETC include SMDC initiators, cutters, piston-pusher, piston pullers, valves, and pyrotechnic time delays. Our products, in some cases, are intended to operate explosive devices such as EEDs (Electro-Explosive Devices), EBWs (Exploding Bridge Wires), EFIs (Exploding Foil Initiators), and other similar devices.

AETC is located in Burton, Texas.

Responsibilities include:

• Assemble, load, and inspect CADs, impulse cartridges, and squibs in accordance with approved work instructions.
• Handle energetic materials used for aircraft safety and emergency actuation systems.
• Perform precision assembly operations including component insertion, crimping, staking, sealing, and torque verification.
• Maintain detailed production, inspection, and traceability documentation
• Support scrap, rework, and safe disposition of energetic hardware
• Follow EDS, FOD, and explosives safety controls.
• Perform Final Assembly of units.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand complex drawing and assembly instructions.
• Ability to use common hand tools to assemble electromechanical assemblies.
• Ability to lift and move boxes.
• Must be able to use Microscopes, screw drivers, torque tools and other common hand tools.
• Experience with soldering irons is highly desired.
• Applicant must be a 'US Person' as defined by ITAR (22CFR § 120.62) due to required access to ITAR-controlled technical data; therefore, candidates must be a U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green card holders) or Protected Individuals (asylees/refugees).

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, AETC requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check and pass a drug screen prior to employment.

AETC and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

AETC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit-based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.