Assembly & Test Technician
About The Position
Amca is building airplanes for the 21st century, starting by designing new hardware that flies on today’s planes. Aviation was once humanity’s boldest ambition, but the industry hasn’t successfully built a new plane in 40 years. We don’t think it has to be this way. Overview: The Assembly & Test Technician role is responsible for the hands-on assembly and testing of aerospace components and subsystems in Amca's R&D shop. You will work directly alongside engineers to build and validate new hardware on its path to flight qualification, spanning a wide variety of products and processes. We are looking for someone with sharp hands-on technical instincts, a high standard for workmanship, and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in assembly or testing within an aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environment
- Able to read and work from engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical specifications
- Skilled with mechanical hand tools
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in assembly or testing within an aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environment
- Experience operating, programming, or setting up automated or semi-automated test equipment
- Experience building and testing avionics, electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or power electronics components
- Experience operating plastic injection molding equipment is a bonus
- Familiarity with data acquisition systems
Responsibilities
- Assemble aerospace components and subsystems from engineering drawings, work orders, and specifications
- Operate test equipment to validate and characterize hardware under development
- Work closely with engineering throughout build and test, communicating clearly and responding to feedback quickly
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and tolerances including GD&T
- Document assembly and test results accurately to support engineering iteration
- Identify and communicate defects or anomalies to engineering promptly
- Adapt to new products, processes, and test setups with a problem-solving mindset
- Strong attention to detail and able to stay organized
- Able to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
- Positive attitude, reliable, and works well on a team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
