Final Inspection and Checkout Technician

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY Griffon Aerospace, a leader in the exciting Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) and composites industry, is seeking a talented Final Integration and Checkout Technician to perform final verification, systems bring-up, and quality delivery of completed UAS airframes. This role is responsible for confirming structural, electrical, and mechanical conformance of each aircraft, performing weight and balance, conducting full system checkout and engine runs, and preparing/loading aircraft for customer delivery. This position directly interfaces with Customer, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Flight Test and UAS Flight Operations Staff. The growing Madison, AL-based small business is seeking innovative individuals who want to join an up tempo, maker culture that proudly provides products and services to support the American Warfighter! DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Experience with final assembly verification and quality inspection of aerospace or UAS structuresExperience with electrical/avionics system checkout, wiring continuity, and troubleshootingExperience performing weight and balance on aircraft or similarly regulated systemsExperience with small gas or turbine engine runs, break-in, and troubleshootingExperience working from a traveler/router or MES/ERP work order systemPrior UAS, aerospace, or defense manufacturing experience REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE High School GraduateAbility to lift 35 lbs often and work standing up for a full 8hr shiftAbility to work to engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and detailed work instructionsAbility to perform full aircraft-level verification of structural, electrical, and mechanical systems prior to releaseAbility to perform weight and balance measurements and calculations on completed aircraftAbility to perform full system checkout and power-on bring-up of avionics, flight control, payload, and communication systemsAbility to perform, monitor, and document engine runs and associate troubleshootingAbility to identify, document, and disposition nonconformances (NCRs) in coordination with Quality and EngineeringAbility to prepare, crate, and load completed aircraft for shipment/deliveryGeneral use of hand tools, test equipment, and measurement devices including multimeters, scales, calipers, and diagnostic software toolsStrong attention to detail and record-keeping to support quality documentation and traceability JOB LOCATION Madison, Alabama, United States POSITION TYPE Full-Time/Regular  COMPENSATION/BENEFITS Competitive Salary/Comprehensive Benefits Package US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED Yes ABILITY TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCE Yes