Assembly Integration & Test Engineering Technician II

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

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Engineering Technician supports the planning, design, and execution of processes and procedures for module- and satellite-level assembly, integration, and testing. The work supports satellite manufacturing, qualification testing, and launch integration operations. The technician handles flight hardware and operates electrical and mechanical ground support equipment (EGSE/MGSE) in factories, test facilities, and launch sites as needed to meet mission requirements. The role supports Airbus U.S. satellite platforms, including the ARROW platform, across mission phases such as design, manufacturing, qualification testing, and launch. The technician performs assembly and testing according to work instructions and technical manuals; operates specialized test equipment; documents test and operational issues; and works with engineering teams to identify and resolve integration and test failures. The primary location is Merritt Island, Florida, with extended domestic travel of one to two months possible to support launch and testing campaigns, as well as occasional international travel to collaborate with European Airbus counterparts. U.S. citizenship is required. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance; an active Secret-level DoD clearance is highly desirable. Occasional shift and overtime work may be required to support the mission.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of related experience, or an associate's degree and at least 2 years of related experience.
Experience with assembly, integration, and testing of flight hardware.
Ability to read work instructions and perform electrical and mechanical assembly, integration, and testing activities.
Understanding of document, hardware, and software configuration control and management processes.
Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Ability to work effectively in a team and in a multifunctional, multicultural, fast-moving, complex technical environment.
Flexible attitude and strong initiative.
Good communication skills, including daily communication by email and phone, listening, comprehension, interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Current work authorization; Airbus states it does not sponsor visas for U.S. positions unless specified.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience.
Experience in the aerospace or avionics industry.
Experience operating test equipment and thermal chambers for production testing.
Experience operating test equipment for electrical and RF testing.
Experience handling, manufacturing, and testing flight hardware in clean-room environments.
Experience operating heavy equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes.
Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Support development and execution of tests for Airbus U.S. satellite platforms, including the ARROW platform, to meet customer requirements.
Support development of operational procedures for satellite-to-launch-vehicle integration and testing.
Assist engineers with review and execution of test plans and procedures for unit, module, subsystem, platform, and satellite assembly, including functional, environmental, and health-check testing.
Work with Airbus partners on common EGSE and MGSE specifications and procedures.
Assist the I&T Engineer with incoming inspections and documentation of flight and non-flight hardware.
Report non-conformances to the I&T Engineer and support root-cause investigations.
Perform AI&T activities across programs and mission phases, including 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 measuring devices.
Perform hardware repairs or software updates as directed by engineering work instructions.
Set up and operate ground support equipment and specialized test equipment, including thermal chambers and optical measurement devices, for production, qualification, and acceptance testing.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, manuals, and engineering work instructions.
Perform electrical harness work, including reading harness schematics, routing cables, checking continuity, and assisting with cable assembly.
Document test-equipment, installation, or operational problems, repairs, and corrective actions during assembly and testing.
Maintain system logs or manuals documenting equipment testing or operation.
Identify, report, and resolve integration and test failures in collaboration with AI&T and the responsible Systems Engineer.
Maintain parts, equipment, and tooling inventory and related documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned and support occasional shift and overtime work as needed.