Final Inspection and Checkout Technician

Griffon Aerospace•Madison, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Griffon Aerospace, a leader in the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) and composites industry, is seeking a talented Final Integration and Checkout Technician. This role is responsible for performing final verification, systems bring-up, and quality delivery of completed UAS airframes. The technician will confirm structural, electrical, and mechanical conformance of each aircraft, perform weight and balance, conduct full system checkout and engine runs, and prepare/load aircraft for customer delivery. This position directly interfaces with Customer, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Flight Test and UAS Flight Operations Staff. Griffon Aerospace is a growing Madison, AL-based small business seeking innovative individuals to join an up-tempo, maker culture that proudly provides products and services to support the American Warfighter.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Ability to lift 35 lbs often and work standing up for a full 8hr shift
Ability to work to engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and detailed work instructions
Ability to perform full aircraft-level verification of structural, electrical, and mechanical systems prior to release
Ability to perform weight and balance measurements and calculations on completed aircraft
Ability to perform full system checkout and power-on bring-up of avionics, flight control, payload, and communication systems
Ability to perform, monitor, and document engine runs and associate troubleshooting
Ability to identify, document, and disposition nonconformances (NCRs) in coordination with Quality and Engineering
Ability to prepare, crate, and load completed aircraft for shipment/delivery
General use of hand tools, test equipment, and measurement devices including multimeters, scales, calipers, and diagnostic software tools
Strong attention to detail and record-keeping to support quality documentation and traceability
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
ABILITY TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCE

Nice To Haves

Experience with final assembly verification and quality inspection of aerospace or UAS structures
Experience with electrical/avionics system checkout, wiring continuity, and troubleshooting
Experience performing weight and balance on aircraft or similarly regulated systems
Experience with small gas or turbine engine runs, break-in, and troubleshooting
Experience working from a traveler/router or MES/ERP work order system
Prior UAS, aerospace, or defense manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Perform final verification, systems bring-up, and quality delivery of completed UAS airframes.
Confirm structural, electrical, and mechanical conformance of each aircraft.
Perform weight and balance.
Conduct full system checkout and engine runs.
Prepare and load aircraft for customer delivery.
Identify, document, and disposition nonconformances (NCRs) in coordination with Quality and Engineering.
Prepare, crate, and load completed aircraft for shipment/delivery.
General use of hand tools, test equipment, and measurement devices including multimeters, scales, calipers, and diagnostic software tools.
Strong attention to detail and record-keeping to support quality documentation and traceability.