Test Technician

The Test Technician plays a key role in the mechanical assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of Small Unmanned Aerial System products within a manufacturing environment. This position follows released drawings, assembly instructions, and work orders to build high-quality ground control equipment and air vehicles, while collaborating closely with production and engineering teams to improve processes and documentation.

• Perform mechanical assembly of subassemblies using hand tools and power tools, following released drawings, assembly instructions, and work orders.
• Complete final assembly of ground control equipment and air vehicles to established quality standards.
• Test and troubleshoot subassemblies and final assemblies to ensure proper functionality and performance.
• Follow work order protocols and accurately complete all work order paperwork as tasks are performed.
• Collaborate with production technicians and engineering staff to correct and improve assembly documentation and processes.
• Conduct in-process quality checks to confirm that assembled items meet high-quality standards and specifications.
• Train other technicians on product builds and established assembly procedures as needed.
• Work with manufacturing engineers to improve assembly efficiency, enhance product quality, reduce manufacturing costs, and validate released assembly and fabrication documentation.
• Support new product development efforts by working with engineering when documentation and assembly instructions are not yet finalized.
• Follow established procedures on routine work and seek instruction and guidance for new or unfamiliar assignments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with safety and ESD practices.
• Work on semi-routine assignments, exercising analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve assembly and test issues.
• Use soldering techniques, wiring, and wire harness assembly as part of daily assembly and test duties.
• Utilize tools such as crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools, air tools, multimeters, and oscilloscopes during assembly and test activities.
• Read and interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, blueprint, schematic, or schedule form.
• Communicate effectively with team members and engineering staff to share information, report issues, and support continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of work products and ensure tasks are completed accurately, on time, and in line with company standards.
• Support a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing, testing, and production goals.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment in electronics or electro-mechanical assembly and test, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Hands-on experience with hand tools including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools, and air tools.
• Ability to perform soldering as part of assembly functions and duties.
• Good manual dexterity for precise mechanical and electrical assembly work.
• Basic computer operation skills for accessing work orders, documentation, and data entry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve assembly and test issues.
• High attention to detail to ensure assemblies meet specifications and quality standards.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, blueprint, schematic, or schedule form.
• Experience with electronics, troubleshooting, soldering, and use of soldering tools.
• Experience in electrical and…