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UAS Senior Technician - Final Assembly & Functional Test

Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Apr 2025

💰 $96,000/yr

About the role

Job Description:

Airbus/Aerovel is searching for a Senior Technician - Final Assembly & Functional Test to join our team in Bingen, WA. In this role you will assemble, calibrate and test UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) mechanical component assemblies from start to finish, ensuring compliance with FAA, company policy, OSHA, safety and environmental regulations.

Meet The Team:

The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most advanced small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea.

Your Working Environment:

Nestled in the heart of the stunning Columbia River Gorge in Bingen, WA, our workplace offers innovation and the ability to contribute to game-changing solutions while enjoying the flexibility to spread your wings. Whether it's solving complex challenges, or celebrating victories, you’ll be part of a cohesive crew that thrives on innovation and the beauty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer!

How We Care for You:

Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

Build, maintain, test and ship: 80%

Ensure compliance with FAA, company policy, OSHA, safety and environmental regulations.
Build complex mechanical assemblies with or without written work instructions within established periods and processes with a high degree of accuracy and quality.
Test and validate functionality of completed aircraft and aircraft assemblies
Raise any identified risk of not meeting a delivery date for an order of the assigned section supervisor following the defined communication process
Identify missing components that could prevent on time delivery and contribute to solutions.
Supervise and mentor technicians in the performance of production and manufacturing.
Demonstrate proficiency in an array of tasks required for aircraft production processes
Collaborate with engineering to create and implement new technologies.
Contribute to the build of mechanical assemblies, mounting, harnessing and electrical interfaces for R&D (research and development.
Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Maintain production equipment and tools.
Conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on assemblies.
Assist in packaging finished products and prepare them for shipment.
Possibly provide assistance in the production of wiring assemblies, with guidance.
Design and build simple structures. I.e. 80/20 frames and tooling fixtures.
Build/modify and test electronic components including, but not limited to harnesses, thermocouples, and circuit boards.
Operate complex test equipment I.E. Dynamometers and oscilloscopes.
Perform forensic inspections of failed and damaged components.
Provide troubleshooting support to end user