ATP Technician

Job Title: ATP Technician
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
On-site

Location:

Stafford, VA
Salary Range: $26-$32/hour

Seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented ATP Technician to support the testing, validation, and final acceptance of loitering munition systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in electronics and electro-mechanical systems, with proven experience working in structured testing environments that follow strict quality and safety standards. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all systems meet operational, performance, and compliance requirements before deployment.

• 3+ years of experience in ATP, testing technician roles, or similar positions in defense, aerospace, or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems, testing methodologies, and quality assurance processes.
• Proficiency with electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex systems.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with automated testing systems or test software.
• Associate’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.

• Experience working with military-grade systems, defense technologies, or loitering munition platforms.

• Performfinalfunctional, operational, andperformancetestingon
  
  Heroloiteringmunitionsystems.
• Conduct hands-ontestingofelectronic, mechanical, andintegratedsubsystemsincontrolledenvironments.
• Troubleshootmalfunctionsanddiscrepancies; collaboratewithengineeringandproductionteamstoidentifyrootcausesandimplementcorrectiveactions.
• Verifythecalibrationandproperoperationofalltestingequipmentandtools.
• Ensurecompliancewithsafetyprotocols, military standards, andenvironmentalguidelinesduringtesting.
• Document testresults, issues, troubleshooting steps, andcorrectivemeasuresin a clearandtraceablemanner.
• Analyzeandinterprettestdatatoconfirmsystemcomplianceandreliability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, andsecuretestingareainaccordancewithcompanyandregulatoryrequirements.
• Providerecommendationstoimprovetestingprocesses, documentation, andqualityassurancepractices.
• Assistinpreparingorupdatingsystemspecificationsandtestspecifications.
• Participateininvestigationsofissuesdiscoveredduringintegration, testing, orfieldtrials.
• Traveltovendorsorpartnerproductionsitestosupportintegrationandfinalacceptancetesting.