UAS Test Technician II – Assembly & Validation

InvestedintheMission; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company matching

9/80 schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment in California is seeking a Test Technician II to assemble subassemblies and final assemblies of small unmanned aerial systems and related ground control equipment. You will follow engineering drawings, perform testing, and troubleshoot issues in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires 1–2 years in electronics or electro-mechanical assembly, good manual dexterity, soldering ability, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment in either electronics or electro-mechanical assembly and test.
• Experience with hand tools, including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools and air tools.
• Ability to solder as part of assembly function and duties.
• Must have good manual dexterity and basic computer operation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail with ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

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.
• Works with other Production Technicians and Engineering to correct and improve assembly documents to high-quality standards.
• Ensure work order protocols are followed and paperwork completed as work is performed.
• May train other technicians to build a product or follow an established assembly process.
• May conduct in-process quality checks to ensure items meet high-quality standards.
• Work with manufacturing engineers to improve assembly efficiency and product quality.
• Follow established procedures on routine work and learn new assignments.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Work with engineering on new product development where docs are not finalized.
• Semi-routine assignments; follow procedures on routine work, with instruction on new assignments.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Hand tools

Soldering

Manual dexterity

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Electronics vocational training

Solder certification (preferred)

Tools

Crimpers

Drills

Taps

Torque wrenches

Power tools

Air tools

Job description

AeroVironment in California is seeking a Test Technician II to assemble subassemblies and final assemblies of small unmanned aerial systems and related ground control equipment. You will follow engineering drawings, perform testing, and troubleshoot issues in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires 1–2 years in electronics or electro-mechanical assembly, good manual dexterity, soldering ability, and basic computer skills.