Staff Technician, Air Vehicle Systems (R4892)
Core
Construct, assemble, and test air vehicle systems and subsystems (landing gear, fluid systems, mechanisms) for aerospace products.
Role type
Staff Technician, Air Vehicle Systems
Builds
Flight-ready hardware, prototypes, and test articles for defense/aerospace operations
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
aircraft maintenance, prototype fabrication, machine shop operations (manual/CNC), reading engineering drawings, metallic fabrication, bearing installation, component repair, instrumentation installation, mechanical testing, inventory management
Preferred skills
hydraulic systems knowledge, composite bonding processes, aerospace/defense prototyping experience, independent work
Technologies
CNC tools, DAQ systems, strain gauges, thermocouples, load frames
Responsibilities
Construct and assemble air vehicle systems and subsystems per engineering drawings; Support design, prototyping, and fabrication of new products and flight-ready hardware; Perform component repairs using aerospace-grade materials; Fabricate fixtures and machine brackets; Install sensors and route cabling for data acquisition; Conduct mechanical testing with static and dynamic loads; Document test outcomes and report anomalies; Manage inventory for parts and equipment.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
