Engineering Technician II

Argotec INC; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 100% match up to 8%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Argotec INC is seeking an Engineering Technician II in Florida to join our engineering team. You will work across electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, propulsion, and optical areas, constructing and testing equipment to exact specifications. You will collaborate with a multinational team and support development, testing, and documentation efforts.

The role requires at least 2 years of experience, an associate degree or technical certification, and strong English communication. U.S.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Science, Engineering or related STEM discipline or Technical Certification.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in the role or related work.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.
• US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is required.

Responsibilities

• As an Engineering Technician II, perform duties in electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, propulsion, and/or optical areas.
• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, test, and maintain equipment to specifications.
• Work autonomously and in a collaborative team environment.
• Support aerospace-related tasks including AI&T and prototype testing.
• Report to supervising engineers and assist with proposal development.
• Provide customer support when required.

Skills

Reading drawings

Lab equipment

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Associate degree in Science/Engineering

Technical Certification

Tools

Laboratory test equipment

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Engineering Technician II, you will report to the Head of Engineering and will be responsible for performing a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, propulsion, and/or optical areas. You'll be tasked with constructing, troubleshooting, calibrating, testing, and maintaining our equipment, components, devices and systems to ensure compliance with established specifications. In this position, you will work with autonomy and in a highly collaborative team environment. Besides the US team, you will also have the support of an experienced multi-functional team from Argotec’s headquarters in Italy.

• Spacecraft Assembly, Integration & Testing (AI&T) operations.
• Performing research to support engineering development.
• Building and testing prototypes and Flight Articles.
• Inspecting products for compliance with specifications.
• Ensuring safety and cleanliness at work sites.
• Providing customer support when required.
• Reporting to supervising engineers.
• Supporting proposal development and documentation.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Associates Degree in Science, Engineering or other related STEM discipline or Technical Certification.

At least 2 years of professional experience in the role (relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of education).

Excellent written and oral communication in English.

US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Team player and a “Do what it takes” attitude.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Experience working with standard laboratory test equipment, other measurement instruments, hand tools, and power tools.
• Great problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry will be considered as a plus.
• Experience with various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies, including manual and automated testing.
• Ability to prepare complex and professional test plans, test procedures, and test reports to demonstrate compliance with system requirements.
• Experience performing certification testing for agencies such as FAA, NASA, or DoD.
• Familiarity with Product and Quality Assurance principles and experience in managing product non-conformances.
• Must possess multi-tasking skills and excellent organizational abilities.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

ARGOTEC OFFERS

• Annual incentive pay is based upon performance and commensurate with the level of the position.
• Generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 100% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, this announcement is aimed at both sexes, under laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to people of all ages and all nationalities, under legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03.

Argotec is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Argotec is an Italian aerospace company specializing in the production of small satellite platforms (from 6U Cubesats up to +250kg-platforms) and innovative products to improve the comfort of space explorers. Thanks to its facilities and know-how, the company's activities follow the “all in‑house” concept, which includes design, development, integration, qualification, and operational services.

At Argotec, we’re not just building satellites; we’re shaping the future of space innovation. Our selection process is tailored to each role and includes at least a call with our Talent Acquisition Team, a technical evaluation and a final in-person meeting.