Test Technician Team Lead: Mentorship & Quality

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Simi Valley, CA is seeking a Test Technician Team Lead to oversee mechanical assembly, test and troubleshoot LMS and related ground control equipment, guiding a team of technicians.

You will work with engineering to improve documentation, ensure adherence to work orders, mentor junior staff, and maintain a safe, efficient manufacturing environment, while complying with ITAR/EAR requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with manufacturing experience.
• 2–4 years in electronics or electro-mechanical assembly and test.
• Good manual dexterity and basic computer use.
• Ability to read written, oral, diagram or schedule instructions.
• Lean manufacturing familiarity and safety/ESD awareness is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble subassemblies and finalize ground control equipment and air vehicles.
• Test, troubleshoot subassemblies and final assemblies to high quality standards.
• Mentor junior technicians and lead documentation improvements with eng.
• Ensure work orders are followed and paperwork completed accurately.
• Help improve assembly processes to reduce costs and boost quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and support ITAR/EAR compliance.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team leadership

Train others

Education

High School diploma or GED

Electronics vocational training

Solder certification

Tools

Crimpers

Drills

Torque wrenches

Power tools

Air tools

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Simi Valley, CA is seeking a Test Technician Team Lead to oversee mechanical assembly, test and troubleshoot LMS and related ground control equipment, guiding a team of technicians.

You will work with engineering to improve documentation, ensure adherence to work orders, mentor junior staff, and maintain a safe, efficient manufacturing environment, while complying with ITAR/EAR requirements.