Assembly and Test Technician

Amca; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Amca in El Segundo, CA is seeking an Assembly & Test Technician to hands-on assemble and test aerospace components in the R&D shop, working closely with engineers on flight-qualified hardware.

You will read drawings, use precision tools, operate test gear, and document results while adapting to various products and processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Able to read and work from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of GD&T and reading tolerances.
• Experience with mechanical hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aerospace components from drawings, work orders and specs.
• Operate test equipment to validate hardware under development.
• Collaborate with engineering during build and test, provide feedback promptly.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, tolerances including GD&T.
• Document assembly and test results to support iteration.
• Identify and communicate defects to engineering quickly.
• Adapt to new products and setups with a problem-solving mindset.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and stay organized.
• Work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Be reliable, positive, and a team player.

Skills

Read drawings

GD&T

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Automated test equipment

Job description

Amca is building America’s new industrial base. Since the 1990s, our ability to build new aviation and military systems and maintain the ones we already have has eroded. Today, the gap between what the nation needs to produce and what it is capable of producing is the largest it has been in generations.

To help close that gap, Amca rapidly develops and manufactures new critical components and subsystems required to build and sustain the planes, military vehicles, and core infrastructure America needs. Today, we operate seven factories nationwide, including our advanced prototyping and testing headquarters in El Segundo, and deliver avionics, hydraulic, and electrical components for platforms such as the F-35, F-16, F/A-18, 737MAX, 787, A320neo, A321, Mk-48, and M1 Abrams.

Overview

The Assembly & Test Technician role is responsible for the hands-on assembly and testing of aerospace components and subsystems in Amca’s R&D shop. You will work directly alongside engineers to build and validate new hardware on its path to flight qualification, spanning a wide variety of products and processes. We are looking for someone with sharp hands-on technical instincts, a high standard for workmanship, and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aerospace components and subsystems from engineering drawings, work orders, and specifications
• Operate test equipment to validate and characterize hardware under development
• Work closely with engineering throughout build and test, communicating clearly and responding to feedback quickly
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and tolerances including GD&T
• Document assembly and test results accurately to support engineering iteration
• Identify and communicate defects or anomalies to engineering promptly
• Adapt to new products, processes, and test setups with a problem-solving mindset
• Strong attention to detail and able to stay organized
• Able to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Positive attitude, reliable, and works well on a team

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in assembly or testing within an aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environment
• Able to read and work from engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical specifications
• Skilled with mechanical hand tools
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in assembly or testing within an aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environment
• Experience operating, programming, or setting up automated or semi-automated test equipment
• Experience building and testing avionics, electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or power electronics components
• Experience operating plastic injection molding equipment is a bonus
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to travel as needed in response to business needs with short notice
• Must be able to work extended hours, including weekends, as needed to meet business needs
• This position in based in El Segundo, CA and requires being on-site

Hourly Pay Range

$30—$60 USD

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (“Green Card” holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a “protected person” under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

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