Manufacturing Specialist, Altius
Core
Assembly, repair, testing, and process improvement for advanced autonomous drone systems (Altius) in high-reliability aerospace/military environments.
Role type
Manufacturing Specialist (Drone Program)
Builds
Tube-launched autonomous aerial systems for ISR, Electronic Warfare, and kinetic strike capabilities
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Manufacturing
Required skills
mechanical troubleshooting, precision machining, blueprint reading, fixture design, high-volume manufacturing assembly, technical documentation, test procedure development
Preferred skills
UAV/drone systems experience, lean manufacturing methodologies (5S, TPM), team training/leadership
Technologies
Lattice OS, advanced composites, complex avionics, modular payload integrations
Responsibilities
Execute repair and maintenance tasks for drones and assemble fixtures according to quality standards; Conduct rigorous testing and qualification validations while driving process improvements; Draft, write, and update procedures for drone manufacturing and repair; Design and build tooling and fixtures to support new testing requirements; Collaborate with cross-functional teams on production processes and new product introductions
Seniority
Individual Contributor, hands-on execution