C-UAS Assembly & Test Technician

AV; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to test and assemble Counter UAS (C-UAS) systems in our Albuquerque facility, following engineering drawings and assembly instructions.

The role emphasizes mechanical and electrical assembly using hand and precision tools, testing subsystems, wiring, light machining, and collaboration with engineers to improve documentation and efficiency. 1–2 years in manufacturing or R&D plus US citizenship for security clearance are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent
• 1–2 years in manufacturing production or R&D lab
• Experience in ESD, FOD and cleanroom environments
• Experience with hand tools (crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools, air tools)
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Good manual dexterity and basic computer skills
• Strong communication skills
• US citizen able to obtain security clearance

Responsibilities

• Build mechanical and electrical assemblies using hand and precision tools
• Perform final assembly using heavy equipment (cranes, forklifts)
• Test and troubleshoot sub-assemblies and final assemblies
• Fabricate wiring and solder components
• Light machining and fabrication of metal/composite parts
• Collaborate with production and engineering to improve docs and designs
• Help improve assembly efficiency, quality, and costs
• Maintain work tracking paperwork during tasks
• May train other technicians
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Skills

Blueprints reading/manual dexterity

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Analytical/problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Crimpers

Drills

Taps

Torque wrenches

Power tools

Air tools

Job description

AV is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to test and assemble Counter UAS (C-UAS) systems in our Albuquerque facility, following engineering drawings and assembly instructions.

The role emphasizes mechanical and electrical assembly using hand and precision tools, testing subsystems, wiring, light machining, and collaboration with engineers to improve documentation and efficiency. 1–2 years in manufacturing or R&D plus US citizenship for security clearance are preferred.