Electronic Technician

Worker Type

Job Description

AV is expanding and were looking for an Electronic Technician to join our team! Our office is located in Leesburg VA where we provide highly competitive drone detection technologies and services to our government law enforcement and commercial customers. Our products provide customers with unique advantages over their adversaries. AV is continually innovating to preserve these advantages.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Constructs maintains and tests moderate electrical systems and components.
• Uses measuring and diagnostics tools to test and modify electronic parts.
• Receives instruction on specific objects.
• Receives direction on complex problems and possible solutions.
• Possess effective oral and written communications skills.
• May assist with communications pertaining specific assignments or meetings.
• Possibility of up to 10% traveling.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Electronics or equivalent military experience.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Surface Mount Technology (SMT) soldering experience.
• Effective knowledge of Schematic Capture and PCB layout software.
• Excellent soldering skills.
• Working knowledge of data collection data analysis evaluation and scientific method.
• Working knowledge of Supply Chain operations and associated management systems.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the basic principles theories concepts and practices in the applicable area of engineering/technical specialization.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Strong organizational problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Creative flexible and innovative team player.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Versatility flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the location the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.

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). In order to comply with the 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 AeroVironments determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironments 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. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isnt for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We dont just build defense technologywe redefine whats possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air land sea space and cyber. 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.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianbut were not building history were building whats next.

If youre ready to build technology that matterswith speed scale and purposetheres no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans. AeroVironment Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

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