Repair Technician III

Repair Technician III

The Repair Technician III performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies.

Position Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to repair Small Unmanned Arial System products in our SUAS manufacturing facility following released engineering drawings and assembly instructions using our work order system
• Assembly and Disassembly of various Line Replaceable Units (LRU)
• Mechanical assembly of subassemblies using hand and/or power tools
• Final assembly of ground control equipment and air vehicles
• Testing and troubleshooting of subassemblies and final assemblies
• Soldering is one of the duties performed in this role
• Works with other Repair Technicians and Engineering to correct and improve upon any documents related to the assembly process at the required high quality standard
• Working with manufacturing engineers to improve assembly efficiency, improve product quality, reduce manufacturing costs and validate released assembly/ fabrication documentation
• Responsible for ensuring that work order protocols are followed and that work order paperwork is completed as the work is performed
• May also train other technicians to build a product or follow an established assembly process
• May conduct in-process quality checks to ensure that items built are to established high quality standards
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 2 4 years' experience in a manufacturing or production environment in either electronics or electro-mechanical assembly and test is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Experienced in working on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Ground Control Stations (GCSs)
• Experience with hand tools, including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools and air tools is required.
• Works well under minimal supervision
• Experienced interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Must have basic computer operation skills

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Vocational trainiing is preferred
• Soldering experiences of all types according to IPC standards in connection with the above described duties (Desired)
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics is desired
• Demonstrates competency in analyzing and solving problems
• Familiarity with Safety and ESD practices is preferred
• Versed in Lean Manufacturing methodologies is a plus
• Work effectively with engineering on new product development efforts where documentation and assembly instructions are not yet finalized
• Must have good oral and written communication skills and effectively communicate with employees in the Company
• 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
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (Constant)
• Regularly required to sit and stand for long periods
• Regularly lift and/or move up between 2 and 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and balance
• Occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus (Frequent)

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$20 - $29

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:

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About AV:

AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don't just build defense technologywe redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianbut we're not building history, we're building what's next.

If you're ready to build technology that matterswith speed, scale, and purposethere's no better place to do it than AV.

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