Engineering Electronic Technician III

Job Description Summary

The Electronics Technician III tests and troubleshoots electronic and control systems for unmanned air vehicles.

• Responsible for manufacturing, testing, inspection, and repair of electrical systems and components
• Writes assembly and test procedures; maintains detailed notebook of all activities
• Operates and maintains tools in a safe and serviceable condition
• Works from written procedures and drawings, and from direct communication with engineering staff, to fabricate electronic assemblies for small UAVs, including avionics and payloads
• Fabricates test fixtures, debugs electronic subsystems, soldering of electrical and avionic components, including circuit boards
• Assembles and installs wire harnesses; assembles and installs UAV/RC electronic and mechanical systems
• Repairs UAV/RC subsystems
• Helps build prototypes for initial designs and low‑volume builds not yet released into production
• Field testing/flight testing may be required; some travel may be necessary
• Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative; completes tasks resourcefully and effectively
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments; may act as informal team leader
• Other duties as assigned

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate from a trade/technical school
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in an aircraft manufacturing or aerospace R&D environment
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office
• Knowledge to translate an engineered design into build instructions usable by assembly and test personnel
• Experience with electrical schematics necessary for interpreting and understanding electrical and mechanical drawings/schematics
• Familiarity with electronics, including hands‑on analog and digital hardware, prototype design and development of electronic systems (including avionics and/or controls)
• Able to work overtime and occasional weekends
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug test
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record

• Advanced studies beyond high school (2–4 years) with emphasis in electronics, soldering, or equivalent R&D training
• IPC
  610 or J‑STD‑001 soldering certification
• Experience with CAD design systems for creating schematics and/or hardware
• Experience in a fast‑paced R&D environment; ability to change direction frequently and multitask while maintaining focus
• Experience with wiring harnesses, plastics, composites, and printed circuit board manufacturing
• Positive attitude, self‑starter, strong teamwork
• Experience with basic analog and digital circuit troubleshooting and repair; overall aircraft electronic fabrication
• Overall experience with UAVs
• Fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment capability
• Strong initiative, ownership of work products, continuous learning mindset

• Work in a manufacturing environment (constant)
• Stand and/or sit for long periods (constant)
• See objects less than a few feet away (frequent)
• See color differences, shades, brightness (constant)
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble small objects (frequent)
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects (frequent)
• Hold arm/hand steady while moving arm (frequent)
• Lift and/or move 11–20 lbs of cases (frequent)
• Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs of cases (occasional)
• Work outdoors in extreme weather; traverse uneven ground (occasional)
• Talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (frequent)

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Occasional travel internationally and within the continental U.S.

$25000 – $39000

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown

This position requires access to ITAR and/or EAR subject information. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and EAR, or obtain an export license. Certain positions require U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Aero Vironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status.