Equipment Specialist

AeroVironment • Bath Township, OH

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About The Position

The individual in this position will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing test equipment needed for aerospace and biodynamics testing. WHAT YOU WILL DO The successful candidate will be hands-on, people oriented, and have knowledge of mechanics and mechanical systems. The selected candidate will learn the ins and outs of key safety equipment, perform routine inspections and maintenance, and proactively report issues that could lead to test apparatus failures.

Requirements

• Associates in engineering or engineering technology or related field OR certified mechanic or related field OR 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of experience
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Excellent communication skills
• This position is working within a government facility and requires U.S. Citizenship
• Clearance Level No Clearance
• ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of safety restraints and equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

• installing, maintaining, and repairing test equipment needed for aerospace and biodynamics testing
• perform routine inspections and maintenance
• proactively report issues that could lead to test apparatus failures

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree