Engineering Electronic Technician III

AeroVironment•Princeton, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Electronics Technician III tests and troubleshoots electronic and control systems for unmanned air vehicles. This role is responsible for manufacturing, testing, inspection, and repair of electrical systems and components. The technician will write assembly and test procedures, maintain a detailed notebook of all activities, and operate and maintain tools in a safe and serviceable condition. They will work from written procedures, drawings, and direct communication from engineering staff to fabricate electronic assemblies for small UAVs, including avionics and payloads. Responsibilities also include fabricating test fixtures, debugging electronic subsystems, soldering electrical and avionic components (including circuit boards), assembling and installing wire harnesses, and assembling and installing UAV/RC electronic and mechanical systems. The technician will also repair UAV/RC subsystems and help build prototypes for initial designs and low-volume builds not yet released into production. Field testing/flight testing may be required, necessitating some travel. The role requires considerable judgment and initiative, completing tasks resourcefully and effectively, and determining methods and procedures on new assignments, potentially acting as an informal team leader. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate from a trade/technical school required
Minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience in an aircraft manufacturing or Aerospace R&D environment
Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office
Knowledge to help translate an engineered design into build instructions
Experienced with electrical schematics
Experienced in interpreting and understanding electrical and mechanical drawing / schematics
Demonstrated familiarity with electronics including hands-on experience with analog and digital hardware
Experienced with prototype design and development of electronic systems- including avionics and/or controls
Ability and willingness to work overtime and some weekends
Must successfully pass a background check and drug test
Must have a Valid Driver's license and clean driving record
U.S. Citizenship required
Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent of a 2 - 4-year advanced studies beyond High School with emphasis in electronics, soldering, or equivalent job-related training in an R&D environment is preferred
IPC610 J-STD-001 Soldering certification desirable
Experience with CAD type design systems for creating schematics and/or hardware preferred
Experience in a fast-paced R&D environment desired
Specific experience with wiring harnesses, plastics, composites and printed circuit board manufacturing is highly desirable.
Proven experience with basic analog and digital circuit troubleshooting and repair desired
Proven experience with overall aircraft electronic fabrication desired
Overall experience with UAV's preferred

Responsibilities

Manufacturing, testing, inspection, and repair, of electrical systems and components
Writes assembly and test procedures
Maintains a detailed notebook of all activities
Operates and maintains tools in a safe and serviceable condition
Fabricates electronic assemblies for small UAVs, including avionics, payloads, etc.
Fabricates test fixtures
Debugs electronic subsystems
Soldering of electrical and avionic components, including circuit boards
Assembles and installs wire harnesses
Assembles and installs UAV/RC electronic and mechanical systems
Repairs UAV/RC subsystems
Helps build prototypes for initial designs and low volume builds that are not yet released into production
Field testing/Flight testing may be required so some travel may be necessary
Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative
Completes tasks in resourceful and effective ways
Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may be informal team leader
Other duties as assigned