Solder Technician III

AeroVironment•Simi Valley, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Solder 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 and drawings, as well as direct communication from engineering staff, to fabricate electronic assemblies for small UAVs, including avionics and payloads. This includes fabricating test fixtures, debugging electronic subsystems, and performing soldering of electrical and avionic components, including circuit boards. The role also involves assembling and installing wire harnesses, assembling and installing UAV/RC electronic and mechanical systems, and repairing UAV/RC subsystems. Additionally, the technician will help 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. This position requires considerable judgment and initiative, completing tasks in resourceful and effective ways, and determining methods and procedures on new assignments, with potential for informal team leadership. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate from a trade/technical school required
Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in an aircraft manufacturing or Aerospace R&D environment
Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office
Has knowledge to help translate an engineered design into build instructions which can be used by assembly and test personnel to duplicate the required product performance
Experienced with electrical schematics necessary
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
ITAR U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.

Nice To Haves

The 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
Must possess the ability to change direction frequently and multitask while maintaining focus
Specific experience with wiring harnesses, plastics, composites and printed circuit board manufacturing is highly desirable.
Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude, is a self-starter and works well with within a team
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
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

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
Works from written procedures and drawings and direct communication from engineering staff to fabricate 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
Operates and maintains tools in a safe and serviceable condition
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