Production Technician III-1

AeroVironment•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician will join AV’s Titan C-UAS engineering team in San Diego, contributing to the testing, troubleshooting, tracking, and final kitting of Titan systems and related subassemblies. Working alongside other production technicians, repair technicians, and electrical and mechanical engineers, the successful candidate will develop skills across hardware validation, troubleshooting, and manufacturing support in a fast-paced defense-product environment.

Requirements

Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience
2+ years of hands-on electronics assembly, test, or technician experience in a production or lab environment
Familiarity with basic bench test equipment operation (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret datasheets and component specifications
Basic understanding of AC/DC circuits, electrical theory, and test methodologies
Must have good manual dexterity and basic computer operation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship quality
Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
Experience working in a defense, aerospace, or other IPC/AS9100-regulated manufacturing environment
Familiarity with RF test equipment: spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators
Familiarity with RF connector types and proper RF assembly handling (SMA, SMPM, SMP, U.FL/MHF)
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

Responsibilities

Operate automated systems to configure and validate electronic subassemblies and final product assemblies
Perform visual inspection of incoming production materials to ensure they meet quality standards
Record test data accurately in traveler documents, spreadsheets, and MES/ERP systems; flag out-of-tolerance results to engineering
Perform final inspection and kitting of outgoing customer materials
Maintain and verify calibration status of test equipment and fixtures
Follow work order protocols and complete associated paperwork as work is performed
Follow ESD, safety, and quality standards in compliance with AeroVironment and regulatory requirements
Document test results, identify anomalies, and work with senior engineers to root-cause hardware failures
Utilize tools like Microsoft Excel and ERP systems to track production materials as they are processed
Assess and provide estimated timelines for completion of key tasks such as part testing and kitting of product
Generate and provide reports for tested materials
Assist engineers with hardware bring-up, debug, and functional verification activities at the bench
Document observed anomalies, rework actions, and nonconforming material dispositions clearly and completely
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues and improve test processes