UAS Test Technician II – Assembly & Test (9/80 Schedule)

Roboticsconnected; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment in California is seeking a Test Technician II to join our manufacturing team. You will follow engineering drawings and assembly instructions to test and assemble Small Unmanned Aerial System products, using our work order system.

Responsibilities include mechanical subassembly, final assembly of ground control equipment and air vehicles, testing and troubleshooting, documentation, and mentoring other technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing/production experience in electronics or electro-mechanical assembly and test.
• Experience with hand tools (crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools, air tools).
• Ability to solder as part of assembly functionality.
• Good manual dexterity and basic computer operation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail with ability to interpret written, oral, diagram or schedule instructions.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Train other technicians to build a product or follow an established assembly process.
• Perform in-process quality checks to ensure items meet high-quality standards.
• Improve assembly efficiency and product quality with engineering feedback.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Crimpers

Drills

Torque wrenches

Power tools

Air tools

Job description

AeroVironment in California is seeking a Test Technician II to join our manufacturing team. You will follow engineering drawings and assembly instructions to test and assemble Small Unmanned Aerial System products, using our work order system.

Responsibilities include mechanical subassembly, final assembly of ground control equipment and air vehicles, testing and troubleshooting, documentation, and mentoring other technicians as needed.