Assembly & Integration Technician III

AeroVironment•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Assembly and Integration Technician III performs optical and opto-mechanical work with minimal supervision, supporting assembly and integration of space and flight hardware. The role requires hands-on experience inspecting parts, assembling hardware in clean rooms, applying ESD practices, and working with precision assemblies involving PCBs, electronics, and cabling. The technician also supports engineers and other technicians and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

Associate degree and five years of experience as a technician, or high school education and seven years of experience as a technician.
Demonstrated experience assembling and testing space and/or flight hardware.
Knowledge and experience with ESD fundamentals.
Ability to accurately read drawings, assembly and test procedures, and related documentation.
Experience interpreting drawings and requesting parts fabrication by a machine shop.
Experience mixing and applying epoxies and adhesives.
Experience with different test equipment, including TVAC and vibration equipment.
Strong interpersonal skills and good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrated attention to detail.
Some travel may be required; ability to travel as required.
Potential to support extended work weeks during some phases of assembly, integration, and test.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD clearance.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR requirements or be eligible for an export license; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship.
Ability to work in office and manufacturing environments.
Frequently stand, walk, sit, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach, climb stairs, and talk or hear; occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with optical or opto-mechanical systems is highly preferred.
J-STD-001 Certification with Space Addendum.
IPC-620 Certification.
IPC-A-610 Certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and assemble components and subassemblies.
Read and interpret drawings and callouts.
Follow assembly procedures and record results and discrepancies, including numerical and graphical data.
Assemble hardware in a clean room.
Inspect incoming components and collect data.
Verify, collect, and organize component data, including certificates of conformance and analysis.
Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and order or pick up supplies.
Assist engineers and other technicians.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform moderate physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, bending, and standing continuously.