Assembly and Integration Technician

AeroVironment•Albuquerque, NM

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly and Integration Technician position requires technical skills for optical and opto-mechanical work involving minimal supervision working on space and flight hardware assembly and integration activities. Hands-on experience and expertise inspecting parts, assembling hardware, working in clean rooms, and knowledge of ESD is required. Requires experience with precision assemblies including PCB, electronics and cabling.

Requirements

Associates degree and one (1) year of experience as a technician, or high school and three (3) years of experience as a technician
Demonstrated experience assembling and testing space and/or flight hardware
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ESD fundamentals is required
Demonstrated ability to accurately read drawings, assembly and test procedures, and other related documentation
Experience interpreting drawings and requesting parts fabrication by machine shop
Experience mixing and applying epoxies and adhesives
Demonstrated experience with different test equipment including TVAC and vibration
Strong interpersonal skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated capability as very detail oriented
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD clearance

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with optical or opto-mechanical systems, a plus
J-STD-001 Certification with Space Addendum IPC-620 Certification
IPC-A-610 Certification

Responsibilities

Hands-on component and subassembly development and assembly.
Reading and understanding drawings and call outs.
Following assembly procedures and record results and discrepancies (including numerical and graphical data)
Working in clean room to assemble hardware
Incoming inspection and data collection on components
Data verification, collection, and organization (component COC/COA/etc.)
Ability and willingness to perform moderate physical tasks, such as lifting, carrying, bending, continuous standing
Performing other various tasks, including, but not limited to: cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment, ordering and picking-up supplies
Assisting engineers and other technicians
Performing all other duties as assigned