Sub-Assembly Test Technician

Skyeton•Fayetteville, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sub Assembly Test Technician performs inspection, functional testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of electromechanical and mechanical subassemblies used in Skyeton unmanned aircraft systems. This role works from approved drawings, work instructions, test procedures, and quality requirements to verify that assemblies meet defined performance and workmanship standards before release to the next stage of production.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and acceptance criteria.
Working knowledge of basic electrical principles and safe use of common electronic test equipment.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to use precision hand tools and measuring devices correctly.
Ability to document results clearly, follow controlled processes, and maintain strong attention to detail.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to enter data and navigate electronic work instructions or manufacturing systems.
Effective communication, teamwork, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

technical certificate, military technical training, or associate degree in electronics, mechatronics, aviation maintenance, manufacturing technology, or a related field preferred.
At least one year of experience in manufacturing assembly, production testing, electronics testing, quality inspection, aviation maintenance, or a comparable technical environment preferred.
Experience in aerospace, defense, unmanned aircraft systems, electronics, automotive, medical-device, or other regulated manufacturing.
Experience testing cable harnesses, avionics, motors, actuators, sensors, printed circuit assemblies, or electromechanical systems.
Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610, AS9100, ESD controls, or similar workmanship and quality standards.
Experience with manufacturing execution systems, quality-management systems, or digital test-data collection.
Soldering or cable-harness assembly certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Set up and perform functional, electrical, mechanical, and continuity tests on assigned subassemblies using approved procedures and test equipment.
Inspect assemblies for workmanship, configuration, component placement, torque, fit, finish, labeling, and conformance to drawings and specifications.
Operate digital multimeters, power supplies, test fixtures, hand tools, torque tools, and other production test equipment appropriate to the work assigned.
Record test results accurately in travelers, inspection records, production systems, or other controlled documentation; maintain full material and configuration traceability.
Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material; promptly communicate failures, trends, and production concerns to Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering.
Perform systematic first-level troubleshooting to isolate faults in wiring, connectors, sensors, motors, circuit assemblies, hardware, or mechanical interfaces.
Support approved rework, repair, and retest activities in accordance with written instructions and authorized dispositions.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of material, specifications, and work instructions.
Maintain calibrated-tool awareness and verify that test equipment is within its calibration period before use.
Follow electrostatic-discharge controls, foreign-object-debris prevention practices, tool control, material handling requirements, and clean-work-area standards.
Participate in continuous-improvement activities involving safety, quality, cycle time, test repeatability, and defect reduction.
Assist with test-fixture validation, process trials, first-article activities, and production readiness efforts as assigned.
Comply with all Skyeton safety, quality, security, confidentiality, and export-control requirements.
Perform other duties reasonably related to the position as assigned.