E01-C07 Engineering Technician

Aether Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aether Aerospace in Hollywood, MD is hiring an Engineering Technician to join our Defense Technology platform. Immediate start for a full-time role to assemble, modify, and install aircraft subsystems in a hands-on environment with engineers and customers.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma with 4+ years in sheet metal and aircraft work, the ability to read drawings, and a Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with sheet metal and aircraft structural work.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Experience on commercial or DoD aircraft is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers and customers to develop, assemble, and install aircraft sub-systems.
• Fabricate, repair, and install aircraft components and assemblies, including sheet metal and composite work.
• Provide items to QA for inspection and package items for delivery or installation support.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Secret Clearance

Sheet metal knowledge

Read drawings

AS9100 experience

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

Overview

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Hollywood, MD

Aether Aerospace is currently seeking an Engineering Technician to join our growing team in the Hollywood, MD area.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers and customers to develop/ assemble/install aircraft sub-systems
• Fabricate, repair, and install aircraft components and assemblies, to include minor composite work, sheet metal, machining.
• Provide items to QA for inspection
• Package items to be delivered or support installation of assemblies
• Occasional travel may be required

Key Qualifications

Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Years of Experience and Education: High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum 4 years of relevant experience (Military time as an Airframer does count).

• Knowledge of the physical properties and working characteristics of sheet metal
• Skills and experience with structural modification of aircraft in an Intermediate or Depot level facility nice to have
• Skills and experience with airframe repairs using sheet metal and composite materials
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Knowledge of tools and equipment required in the sheet metal/machinist trade
• Knowledge of shop mathematics and principles (bend deduction, bend allowance)
• Required experience working on commercial or DOD aircraft as an aircraft structural installer/ repairer.
• Experience reading/ interpreting ASME Y14.5 engineering drawing packages
• Experience working in AS9100 environment
• Basic computer skills focusing on MS Office
• Ability to work well with people
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• A&P license or A Part

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.