AI&T Engineering Technician

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense•Merritt Island, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Engineering Technician will support the planning, design, and execution of processes and procedures required to perform module and satellite level assembly, integration, and test activities. These activities will support satellite manufacturing, qualification testing, and launch integration operations. The AI&T Engineering Technician will handle flight hardware and operate EGSE/MGSE in the factory, at the test facilities, and at the launch sites as needed to support mission requirements.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience or an associate's degree with 2 years of prior related experience.
Ability to receive forklift operator certification.
Experience working with assembly, integration, and test of flight hardware.
6 months experience operating a forklift.
Attention to detail and great multitasking ability.
Ability to read work instructions and perform electrical and mechanical assembly, integration, and test activities.
Understanding of document, hardware, and software configuration control and management processes.
Previous experience in the aerospace or avionics industry.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Be team-minded and ready to work in a multi-functional and multi-cultural, fast-moving, and complex/technical environment.
Flexible attitude and strong initiative.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Work well in a team setting and good communication skills.
Excellent listening, comprehension & interpersonal skills as responsible for daily communication via email and phone calls.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication (verbal/writing), and presentation skills.
US citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience highly desirable.
Previous experience operating test equipment and thermal chambers to support production testing.
Previous experience operating test equipment for electrical and R.F. testing is preferred.
Previous experience with handling, manufacturing, and test of flight hardware in clean room environments.
Previous experience operating heavy equipment such as forklift and overhead cranes is preferred.
Active DoD security clearance at Secret level highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Support engineering team in the development and execution of various tests pertaining to the Airbus US satellite platforms, including ARROW platform to meet customer requirements.
Support in development of operational procedures to perform satellite to launch vehicle integration and test activities.
Support engineers during the review and execution of test plans and procedures for various levels of assembly: unit, module, subsystem, platform, and satellite.
Testing for functional, environmental, and good health checks.
Work with Airbus partners on common specifications and procedures for EGSE and MGSE.
Support I&T Engineer with incoming inspections and documentation of all materials including flight and non-flight hardware.
Report non-conformances to I&T Engineer and support investigations to determine root cause.
Perform AIT activities across multiple programs in the various phases of the mission – design, manufacturing, qualification testing, and launch.
Assemble and test flight hardware in accordance with work instructions or technical manuals using hand tools, power tools, smart tools, and various measuring devices.
Perform hardware repairs or implement software updates, as prescribed by the engineering work instructions.
Set up and operate GSE and other specialized test equipment (including thermal chambers and optical measurement devices) to perform production, qualification, and acceptance test procedures.
Operate hoists, forklifts, and other equipment as necessary to safely maneuver flight hardware during integration activities, ensuring the utmost care and safety.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, manuals, or engineering work instructions.
Document test equipment, installation or operational problems, repairs, or corrective actions performed during assembly and test.
Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
Identify, report, and resolve integration and test failures by working with AIT and the responsible Systems Engineer.
Maintain parts, equipment, and tooling inventory and related documentation.
Support occasional shift and overtime work, as needed to support the mission.