Aircraft Build and Integration Technologist; A&P Technician

Aircraft Build and Integration Technologist (A&P Technician)

Job Code: 4003;
Assigned Aurora

Location:

Manassas, VA

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self‑motivated Aircraft Build and Integration Technologist (A&P Technician) to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Must support on‑site operations in Aurora Flight Sciences’ Manassas Head Quarters 5 days a week.
• Proven understanding of mechanical assemblies and electronic components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Understand and show expertise in the use of measurement tools.
• Understand and apply proper inspection methodology to verify and validate the acceptability of inspected items meeting requirements.
• Familiarity with aircraft systems and standard aircraft hardware.
• Pre‑inspect work of others prior to submitting to quality assurance inspection.
• Identify and perform high‑quality work.
• Familiar with and able to identify all components needed for complete mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assemblies.
• Understand the different requirements for producing flight‑worthy production parts and research & development parts.
• Teach and mentor others.
• Work independently and as a trainer.
• Multi‑task efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Advanced understanding of production processes, test equipment and tools.
• Experience working within strong quality assurance processes.
• Maintain accuracy of data while working on various projects.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Support Engineering Test and Flight Ops as required.
• Strictly adhere to all FOD policies and procedures.
• Propensity for proper tool control.
• Utilize a tool sign‑in and sign‑out process for tools brought into the workspace that are not in a shadowed toolbox.
• Adhere to all chemical safety procedures.
• Responsive to chemical cabinet awareness, cleanliness and organization.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.

• Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g., high school diploma/GED) and typically one or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., vocational school/associate).
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License required.
• Valid driver’s license required and ability to obtain airport access card.
• General knowledge of aircraft assemblies, maintenance, and repair.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Must be a US person.

• Associate or higher technical degree.
• Military aviation training.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems such as CATIA, Solid Works, etc.
• Experience with industrial test laboratory environments and procedures.
• Experience working on structures made from composite materials.
• Experience with data acquisition techniques using foil strain gauges, accelerometers, load cells, thermistors, etc. (including sensor installation).
• Inspection Authorization (IA) eligible.
• Experience with SAP Business By Design or S4/HANA.

• Ability to work in a hangar/manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
• Follow Boeing regulations for lifting; consistently stand, stoop, crawl, bend, crouch, climb, and kneel.
• Support extended hours.
• Work onsite daily in Manassas, VA.
• Travel to various domestic third‑party and/or Boeing/Aurora sites (up to 25% travel).

• Minimum Range: $43,000.00 to $77,000.00
• Maximum Range: $53,000.00 to $94,000.00

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid‑prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers.

Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing,…