AeroVironment

Engineering Electronic Technician III

Moorpark, CA · Mid

No sponsorship$11k-$20kDetected 9 days ago

CybersecurityDesign SystemsExcelPCB DesignAvionicsControlsCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Electronics Technician III tests and troubleshoots electronic and control systems for unmanned air vehicles.
ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR").
A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.

Maintains a detailed notebook of all activities
Operates and maintains tools in a safe and serviceable condition
Repairs UAV/RC subsystems. Helps build prototypes for initial designs and low volume builds that are not yet released into production
Writes assembly and test procedures; Maintains a detailed notebook of all activities
Experienced with prototype design and development of electronic systems- including avionics and/or controls
We don't just build defense technology-we redefine what's possible.
As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber.
Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we're not building history, we're building what's next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.

Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do.
(Required Skills & Experience)
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate from a trade/technical school required
8 years of experience in an aircraft manufacturing or Aerospace R&D environment
Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office
Has knowledge to help translate an engineered design into build instructions which can be used by assembly and test personnel to duplicate the required product performance
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsible for manufacturing, testing, inspection, and repair, of electrical systems and components
Writes assembly and test procedures
Works from written procedures and drawings as well as direct communication from engineering staff to fabricate electronic assemblies for small UAVs, including avionics, payloads, etc.
Fabricates test fixtures, Debugs electronic subsystems
Soldering of electrical and avionic components, including circuit boards
Assembles and installs wire harnesses
assembles and installs UAV/RC electronic and mechanical systems
Repairs UAV/RC subsystems.

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply.
NO agencies please.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

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