UAS Propulsion Technician
About The Position
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. is seeking a UAS Propulsion Technician with 5+ years of relevant experience and a deep fundamental understanding of two-stroke engines and data acquisition systems. This role ensures advanced propulsion systems meet the highest aerospace standards and involves a blend of mechanical work and analytical precision, split between high-level testing (80%) and documentation/quality improvement (20%). The position is part of the Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program, which offers a sophisticated small tactical unmanned aerial system (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience designing test setups related to mechanical systems.
- Understanding of electro-mechanical systems, such as engine test stands, etc.
- Experience with data acquisition systems.
- Fundamental understanding of two stroke engines and fuel systems.
- Experience with tools and equipment related to engines.
- Ability to work in the US without current, or future, need for visa sponsorship/work authorization is required for this opportunity.
- Ability to work in the US without current, or future need of visa sponsorship/work authorization is required for this position.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and test production engines, fuel tanks, and ignition systems.
- Assemble, test and calibrate production rotor systems and related components.
- Perform propulsion systems development, fabrication, and assembly.
- Troubleshoot failure modes and provide photo documentation.
- Operate manual machine tools, rill, lathe, mill, dyno etc.
- Align, fit or assemble propulsion system component parts, using hand or power tools.
- Maintain part inventory and order replacement inventory as needed.
- Review of documentations including drawing, schematics, and Bill of materials.
- Assisting with manufacturing/ production / quality process improvement.
- Develop work instructions, test procedures and quality documentation.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
- Paid time off including personal time
- Holidays
- Generous paid parental leave program
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
- Other supplemental benefit coverages
- Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
- Unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses
- Accelerated development programmes
- National and international mobility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
