Assembly & Test Technician

El Segundo, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Amca is building airplanes for the 21st century starting by designing new hardware that flies on todays planes. Aviation was once humanitys boldest ambition but the industry hasnt successfully built a new plane in 40 years. We dont think it has to be this way.

Overview:

The Assembly & Test Technician role is responsible for the hands-on assembly and testing of aerospace components and subsystems in Amcas R&D shop. You will work directly alongside engineers to build and validate new hardware on its path to flight qualification spanning a wide variety of products and processes. We are looking for someone with sharp hands-on technical instincts a high standard for workmanship and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Assemble aerospace components and subsystems from engineering drawings work orders and specifications

Operate test equipment to validate and characterize hardware under development

Work closely with engineering throughout build and test communicating clearly and responding to feedback quickly

Read and interpret mechanical drawings schematics and tolerances including GD&T

Document assembly and test results accurately to support engineering iteration

Identify and communicate defects or anomalies to engineering promptly

Adapt to new products processes and test setups with a problem-solving mindset

Strong attention to detail and able to stay organized

Able to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision

Positive attitude reliable and works well on a team

Basic Qualifications:

2 years of hands-on experience in assembly or testing within an aerospace defense or precision manufacturing environment

Able to read and work from engineering drawings work instructions and technical specifications

Skilled with mechanical hand tools

Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR

Preferred Skills and Experience:

5 years of hands-on experience in assembly or testing within an aerospace defense or precision manufacturing environment

Experience operating programming or setting up automated or semi-automated test equipment

Experience building and testing avionics electromechanical hydraulic pneumatic or power electronics components

Experience operating plastic injection molding equipment is a bonus

Familiarity with data acquisition systems

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to travel as needed in response to business needs with short notice

Must be able to work extended hours including weekends as needed to meet business needs

This position in based in El Segundo CA and requires being on-site

ITAR Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Amca provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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