Aerospace Physiology Technician

AeroVironment • Bath Township, OH

6d • $30 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The individual in this position will be responsible for installing and maintaining equipment for R&D studies, as well as maintaining key infrastructure required for aerospace physiology R&D studies. WHAT YOU WILL DO The successful candidate will be hands-on, people oriented, and have knowledge of mechanics and mechanical systems, especially those pertaining to aircraft, flight, and flight simulators. The selected candidate will learn the ins and outs of key equipment used for flight simulation, perform routine inspections and maintenance, and proactively report issues that could lead to test apparatus failures. The ideal candidate will also coordinate between human subjects, researchers, and clinical research coordinators to enable and facilitate R&D studies.

Requirements

• Associates in engineering or engineering technology or related field + 5 Years of Experience OR certified mechanic or related field + 5 Years of Experience OR 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Excellent communication skills
• This position is working within a government facility and requires U.S. Citizenship
• 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”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. 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. See 22 CFR § 120.15.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of safety restraints and equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

• installing and maintaining equipment for R&D studies
• maintaining key infrastructure required for aerospace physiology R&D studies
• perform routine inspections and maintenance
• proactively report issues that could lead to test apparatus failures
• coordinate between human subjects, researchers, and clinical research coordinators to enable and facilitate R&D studies

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree