Assembly & Integration Technician III at AeroVironment in Albuquerque, NM

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Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Assembly and Integration Technician III position requires technical skills for optical and opto-mechanical work involving minimal supervision working on space and flight hardware assembly and integration activities. Hands-on experience and expertise inspecting parts, assembling hardware, working in clean rooms, and knowledge of ESD is required. Also requires experience with precision assemblies including PCB, electronics and cabling. Position Responsibilities Hands-on component and subassembly development and assembly. Reading and understanding drawings and call outs. Following assembly procedures and record results and discrepancies (including numerical and graphical data) Working in clean room to assemble hardware Incoming inspection and data collection on components Data verification, collection, and organization (component COC/COA/etc.) Ability and willingness to perform moderate physical tasks, such as lifting, carrying, bending, continuous standing Performing other various tasks, including, but not limited to: cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment, ordering and picking-up supplies Assisting engineers and other technicians All other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Associates degree and five (5) years of experience as a technician, or high school and seven (7) years of experience as a technician Demonstrated experience assembling and testing space and/or flight hardware Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ESD fundamentals is required Demonstrated ability to accurately read drawings, assembly and test procedures, and other related documentation Experience interpreting drawings and requesting parts fabrication by machine shop Experience mixing and applying epoxies and adhesives Demonstrated experience with different test equipment including TVAC and vibration Strong interpersonal skills Good written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated capability as very detail oriented Some travel may be required Potential for supporting extended work weeks during some phases of assembly, integration and test, as necessary Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD clearance Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies Demonstrated experience with optical or opto-mechanical systems, highly preferred J-STD-001 Certification with Space Addendum IPC-620 Certification IPC-A-610 Certification Physical Demands & Work Environment Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus Ability to travel as required Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $25 - $38 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. p