Engineering Development Technician IV

This role involves working on advanced unmanned systems, contributing to development, build, integration, and maintenance. The technician will conduct mechanical, electrical, and composite fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of integrated systems, as well as operate shop equipment and provide rapid prototyping services. They will also lead technician support to engineering projects and ensure safety and organization in the lab and machine shop.

Responsibilities

• Conducts mechanical, electrical, and composite fabrication support, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of integrated systems
• Responsible for operating and maintain shop equipment and tools (Hand tools, power tools, solder irons, manual lathe and mills, 3D printers, etc.), and tracking projects, material use and ROI
• Instructs and teaches Engineering team members on using shop equipment safely, properly and effectively.
• Provide specialized rapid prototyping fabrication and assembly services to build prototype product hardware.
• Meet scheduled timelines and, in some cases, aggressive deadlines to have hardware ready for project milestones
• Provide planning assistance for rapid prototyping activities to support overall product development project goals and milestones.
• Effectively document important processes and build techniques for successful readiness of equipment and transition of responsibilities to other individuals
• Lead technician support to engineering projects.
• Responsible for Fabrication of development test fixtures, tools or molds
• Provide product design feedback to the engineering team to improve product performance, manufacturability, safety, reliability, and cost.
• Ensure that laboratory and machine shop areas and equipment are safe, clean, in good working order, and organized for all engineering staff to efficiently work.
• Maintain and participate in explosives safety program.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent and/or equivalent certificate from a technical school
• 12+ years of technical experience (emphasis in machining, composites, rapid prototyping environment and electronics)
• Requires general proficiency with Microsoft Office Software and general computer skills
• Demonstrated familiarity with aircraft and/or Remote Control (R/C) experience
• Expert understanding of using machine shop tools and shows proficiency with these systems
• Experience with building fixtures, tools and parts or electrical devices
• In-depth understanding of build/assembly documentation development
• Expert knowledge, including repair and test, in at least two areas: Fabrication, Composites, Mechanics, Electronics
• Maintain a high level of work practice and ensure all safety guidelines and policies are met.
• Requires local/domestic travel (both driving and flying) to test site locations and participating in development testing
• Must have a valid Driver's license and clean driving record
• Periods of development may require long irregular hours around deadlines, weekends and some holidays and in field test environments

Nice to have

• Higher education and Welding certifications are desired
• Candidate may have the opportunity to receive FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot's license but not required
• In-depth experience with 3D additive manufacturing technology desired
• Experience working with composites, either wet layup or prepreg materials, is desired
• Skills as a machinist and with GD&T desired
• Demonstrates competency in interpreting instructions given by engineering team (verbal or written), asking for clarity where needed, and updating or generation of documentation, which could include drawings and procedures
• 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
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Benefits

• 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: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.