engineering
Posted 23 hours agoProduction Technician Lead
Simi Valley, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Primary duty is the mechanical assembly of subassemblies using small hand and/or power tools.
Requirements
- Some soldering may be required Final assembly of ground control equipment and air vehicles Testing and troubleshooting of subassemblies and final assemblies Works with other Production Technicians and Engineering to correct and improve upon any documents related to the assembly process at the required high-quality standard Work with manufacturing engineers to improve assembly efficiency, improve product quality, reduce manufacturing costs and validate released assembly/ fabrication documentation
- Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): High School diploma or GED equivalent is required Minimum of 2 –4 years of
- experience in a manufacturing or production environment in either electronics or electro-mechanical assembly and test or equivalent combination of education, training, and
- experience Experienced with hand tools, including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools and air tools is required Experienced in soldering as part of assembly function and duties Must have good manual dexterity and basic computer operation skills Must have strong oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with employees in the Company Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail with ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in
- Qualifications & Desired Competencies: Vocational training in Electronics or Solder Certification is preferred Versed in Lean Manufacturing methodologies is desired Familiarity with Safety and ESD practices is desired Ability to read blueprints and schematics is desired Work with engineering on new product development efforts where documentation and assembly instructions are not yet finalized Receives little instructions on daily work and general instructions on newly introduced assignments Able to excel
- clamps) using light, minimal force Regularly required to sit for long periods and occasionally stand for short periods Frequently lift and/or carry objects of small size between 2lbs and 5lbs Frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and balance Occasionally required to walk Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision,
- Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.
- 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.
Benefits
- Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $26 - $40 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 The primary responsibility of the Production Team Lead is to test/assemble (Small Unmanned Arial System) (Loitering Munition Systems (LMS)) products in our manufacturing facility following released engineering drawings and assembly instructions using our work order system.
- Often serves as facilitator and lead, mentoring less experienced Technicians. Position
- ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).
- requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
- Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements.
- A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.
- We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed.
- We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible.
- As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber.
- Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do.