Assembly & Integration Technician III

AV; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking an Assembly and Integration Technician III to support space and flight hardware assembly and integration. The role requires hands-on experience in clean rooms, inspection, and precision assembly of PCBs, electronics, and cabling. Strong ESD knowledge and ability to read detailed drawings and procedures are essential.

The candidate should be capable of traveling as needed, lifting up to 25 pounds, and possibly extended work weeks during peak phases. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 5 years of technician experience or high school with 7 years of technician experience.
• Experience assembling and testing space/flight hardware.
• Strong knowledge of ESD fundamentals.
• Ability to read drawings, assembly and test procedures, and related documentation.
• Experience coordinating parts fabrication and using epoxies/adhesives.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on component and subassembly development and assembly.
• Read and interpret drawings and call outs.
• Follow assembly procedures and record results and discrepancies.
• Work in clean room to assemble hardware.
• Perform incoming inspection and data collection on components.
• Verify data and organize component documentation (COC/COA).
• Handle physical tasks and assist engineers/technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ESD fundamentals

Reading drawings

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Detail oriented

Travel willingness

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

Associates degree + 5 years experience

High school + 7 years experience

Tools

TVAC test equipment

Machine shop liaison

Epoxies & adhesives handling

Inspection & data collection tools

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Assembly and Integration Technician III position requires technical skills for optical and opto-mechanical work involving minimal supervision working on space and flight hardware assembly and integration activities. Hands-on experience and expertise inspecting parts, assembling hardware, working in clean rooms, and knowledge of ESD is required. Also requires experience with precision assemblies including PCB, electronics and cabling.

Position Responsibilities

• Hands-on component and subassembly development and assembly.
• Reading and understanding drawings and call outs.
• Following assembly procedures and record results and discrepancies (including numerical and graphical data)
• Working in clean room to assemble hardware
• Incoming inspection and data collection on components
• Data verification, collection, and organization (component COC/COA/etc.)
• Ability and willingness to perform moderate physical tasks, such as lifting, carrying, bending, continuous standing
• Performing other various tasks, including, but not limited to: cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment, ordering and picking-up supplies
• Assisting engineers and other technicians
• All other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Associates degree and five (5) years of experience as a technician, or high school and seven (7) years of experience as a technician
• Demonstrated experience assembling and testing space and/or flight hardware
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ESD fundamentals is required
• Demonstrated ability to accurately read drawings, assembly and test procedures, and other related documentation
• Experience interpreting drawings and requesting parts fabrication by machine shop
• Experience mixing and applying epoxies and adhesives
• Demonstrated experience with different test equipment including TVAC and vibration
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated capability as very detail oriented
• Some travel may be required
• Potential for supporting extended work weeks during some phases of assembly, integration and test, as necessary
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD clearance

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Demonstrated experience with optical or opto-mechanical systems, highly preferred
• J-STD-001 Certification with Space Addendum IPC-620 Certification
• IPC-A-610 Certification

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to travel as required

Clearance Level

No Clearance

Salary

The salary range for this role is:

$25 - $38

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

About AV

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data,sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.