engineering
Posted 23 hours agoHardware Technician - Test Automation
1300 Britt Street Southeast, Albuquerque, United StatesRemote
Responsibilities
- Construct new test systems using engineering drawings, program documentation, and test engineering input.
- Build wire and cable harness assemblies for test systems.
- Validate and test automated test systems to ensure reliability and accuracy.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system and unit integration issues.
- Train team members on test system setup and operation.
- Perform maintenance and calibration of test systems and measurement equipment.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, cable diagrams, BOMs, and configuration records. Competencies
Requirements
- The Space Technologies division has been developing the techniques, systems, subsystems, and design elements required to implement high reliability optomechanical and electrical systems.
- The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise in building and testing electrical systems, configuring and operating test instruments, constructing harnesses and cabling, assembling test racks, and maintaining automation infrastructure. Essential Functions
- Strong background in build and test of electrical systems.
- Familiarity with basic board level testing and evaluation.
- Experience working in engineering laboratory environments with rigorous FOD and ESD handling protocols.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Required Education and Experience
- experience with electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, and data acquisition systems.
- Proven ability to perform electrical testing at board, module, and system levels. Demonstrated
- Familiarity with engineering documentation tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of ESD protocols and laboratory safety procedures.
- Active or previous certification in IPC-610, IPC-620, or IPC J-STD.
- Knowledge of cleanroom practices and procedures.
- Experience working under AS9100 or similar quality management systems.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software and engineering PDM systems.
- Familiarity with GitLab or other software development platforms.
- This position will require the candidate to observe strict ESD and FOD controls, operate basic hand tools, perform soldering and crimping, fabricate components, handle large objects and interact with test systems and measurement equipment.
- Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb stairs, and talk or hear.
- From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience. Hands-on
Benefits
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Primary Location Albuquerque, New Mexico Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $21 - $30 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
- benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
- We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Contact
- For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
- We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Additional details
- Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary and Objective AV is seeking an experienced test automation technician for multiple programs within the Space Technologies division.
- In this role, you will be constructing and maintaining automated test systems for evaluation of space flight hardware.
- These tests systems will interface with a diverse set of electrical and optomechanical flight hardware throughout the integration and test phase of production.
- Experienced in the use of electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes, DVMs, signal analyzers, and PC-based measurement/automation platforms.
- Skilled in fabricating complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies.
- Detail-oriented with strong technical documentation skills.
- experience fabricating cable and harness assemblies.
- Proficient with hand tools, soldering equipment, and lab instruments.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen. Preferred Education and Experience
- Work Environment This job operates in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.