Engineering Technician

Position: Basic Engineering Technician
Summary The Basic Engineering Technician will have the opportunity to work on a variety of UAS prototypes and production platforms for military and commercial applications. The Basic Engineering Technician will be responsible for assisting projects and programs with the construction, integration, component testing and maintenance of UAS platforms.
* This is a temporary position based on contract duration
* Responsibilities Work independently to determine methods and procedures to execute engineering designs
* short term we don’t need this Perform simple testing and troubleshooting of UAS components
* troubleshooting capability would be great, but not everyone needs toUse machine shop and laboratory tools (including soldering electronics)
* not everyone needs to solder

Assist in lab, ground, and flight testing

Identify operational challenges and repair faults on equipment

Monitor and tracking of tool and component inventory

Perform regular maintenance on equipment and machinery

Required Skills Hand tools experience

Ability to read and execute design documents and technical drawings

Self-motivation, and committed to providing high quality work and attention to detail

Willingness to learn unfamiliar manufacturing techniques

Preferred Skills Manufacturing Experience (3d printing, laser cutting, CNC, etc.)General machine tool experience (drill press, mill, lathe, etc.)Working with internal combustion engines

Soldering experience

Composite material construction experienceG-Code experience

Required Qualifications High School DiplomaUS Citizen

Preferred Qualifications Relevant Vocational Technical Certificate Ability to obtain DoD sponsored Security Clearance Physical Demands/Travel Required use of machining tools

Ability to lift up to 50 lb.

Ability to work in a manufacturing/lab environment

Ability to work outdoors for extended periods (hot and cold)
Ability to support flex shifts when required (