Production Technician – Aircraft R&D

Production Technician – Aircraft R&D

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience with assembly, installation, and testing of aircraft systems components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies, including hydraulic, fuel, aircraft tube fabrication, flight controls, propulsion, electrical and landing gear.
• Must have experience in hydraulic assembly or repair
• Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing or equivalent.
• Prior hands on experience with kit, model, or experimental aircraft builds.
• Experience with common airframe construction techniques such as rivets, mechanical fasteners, nut plates, etc.
• Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications).
• Working knowledge of common electrical components.
• Able to read a wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions.
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards of work.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production.
• Motivated to support the company’s mission.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Work in an R&D environment with blueprints, schematics, and instructions that are constantly changing.
• Use various hand tools and power tools to put components together.
• Combine different subsystems or components into a larger, functioning system.
• Ensure compatibility and proper communication between integrated components.
• Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, test results, and any issues encountered.
• Follow safety protocols and procedures in the workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license or similar training.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Engineering, Math, Hard Science, Business, etc.).
• Experience working on experimental or home built aircraft.
• Flight line or flight test experience.
• Machine shop experience.
• Familiar with fabrication of composite parts and assembly.
• Familiar with paste/secondary bonded structure.
• Experience running functional checkouts and tests, and diagnosing issues discovered during these processes.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment with flight hardware.
• A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals, and reports.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment.
• Previous or current DOD Security Clearance.