UAS Test Technician III: Assembly, Test & Troubleshooting

AV; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV is seeking a Test Technician III to assemble and test Unmanned Aerial System products in our Petaluma, CA manufacturing facility. You will follow engineering drawings, use our work order system, and perform subassembly and final assembly work with hand and power tools.

The role requires 2–4 years in electronics/electro‑mechanical assembly, soldering capability, and strong attention to detail. You will participate in quality checks, training teammates, and collaborating with engineers to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2–4 years in a manufacturing or production environment in electronics or electro‑mechanical assembly/test.
• Experience with hand tools including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools and air tools.
• Ability to solder as part of assembly functions and duties.
• Good manual dexterity and basic computer operation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving skills and attention to detail with ability to interpret various instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble subassemblies using hand and/or power tools.
• Perform final assembly of ground control equipment and air vehicles.
• Test and troubleshoot subassemblies and final assemblies.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment and follow work order protocols.
• Train other technicians on product assembly or established processes.
• Conduct in-process quality checks to ensure high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve assembly efficiency and product quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Reading and interpreting instructions

Soldering

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Crimpers

Drills

Taps

Torque wrenches

Power tools

Air tools

Job description

AV is seeking a Test Technician III to assemble and test Unmanned Aerial System products in our Petaluma, CA manufacturing facility. You will follow engineering drawings, use our work order system, and perform subassembly and final assembly work with hand and power tools.

The role requires 2–4 years in electronics/electro‑mechanical assembly, soldering capability, and strong attention to detail. You will participate in quality checks, training teammates, and collaborating with engineers to