Lead Test Technician: Electronics & Mechanical Assembly

Roboticsconnected; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Test Technician Team Lead to test Small Unmanned Aerial System products and loitering munitions in our manufacturing facility. You will follow engineering drawings and assembly instructions, lead a team of technicians, and mentor less experienced staff.

Responsibilities include mechanical subassembly assembly, final assembly of ground control equipment, testing, troubleshooting, and collaboration with Engineering to improve processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• 2-4 years manufacturing or production experience in electronics or electro-mechanical assembly and test.
• Good manual dexterity and basic computer operation skills.
• Experience with hand tools (crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools, air tools).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to interpret various instructions.

Responsibilities

• Primary duty is mechanical assembly of subassemblies using hand and/or power tools.
• Final assembly of ground control equipment and air vehicles.
• Testing and troubleshooting of subassemblies and final assemblies.
• Collaborate with Production Technicians and Engineering to improve assembly documentation.
• Work with manufacturing engineers to improve efficiency, quality, and reduce costs; validate documentation.
• Ensure work order protocols are followed and paperwork completed as work is performed.
• May train other technicians to build a product or follow established assembly process.
• May conduct in-process quality checks to ensure high-quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow procedures on routine work and learn new assignments.
• Work with engineering on new product development where docs are not finalized.
• Demonstrate judgment and initiative; provide guidance to junior technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Hand tools

Analytical skills

Blueprint reading

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Crimpers

Drills

Taps

Torque wrenches

Power tools

Air tools

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Test Technician Team Lead to test Small Unmanned Aerial System products and loitering munitions in our manufacturing facility. You will follow engineering drawings and assembly instructions, lead a team of technicians, and mentor less experienced staff.

Responsibilities include mechanical subassembly assembly, final assembly of ground control equipment, testing, troubleshooting, and collaboration with Engineering to improve processes and documentation.