AI&T Engineering Technician

Job Posting: Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Engineering Technician

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary:

The Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Engineering Technician will support the planning, design, and execution of processes and procedures required to perform module and satellite level assembly, integration, and test activities. Activities will support satellite manufacturing, qualification testing and launch integration operations. The AI&T Engineering Technician will handle flight hardware and operate EGSE/MGSE in the factory, at the test facilities, and at the launch sites as needed to support mission requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

Engineering Support: 20%

• Support engineering team in the development and execution of various tests pertaining to the Airbus US satellite platforms, including ARROW platform to meet customer requirements:
  • Support in development of operational procedures to perform satellite to launch vehicle integration and test activities.
  • Support engineers during the review and execution of test plans and procedures for various levels of assembly: unit, module, subsystem, platform, and satellite. Testing for functional, environmental, and good health checks.
  • Work with Airbus partners on common specifications and procedures for EGSE and MGSE.
  • Support I&T Engineer with incoming inspections and documentation of all materials including flight and non-flight hardware.
  • Report non-conformances to I&T Engineer and support investigations to determine root cause.

Operational Support 70%

• Perform AIT activities across multiple programs in the various phases of the mission – design, manufacturing, qualification testing, and launch:
  • Assemble and test flight hardware in accordance with work instructions or technical manuals using hand tools, power tools, smart tools, and various measuring devices.
  • Perform hardware repairs or implement software updates, as prescribed by the engineering work instructions.
  • Set up and operate GSE and other specialized test equipment (including thermal chambers and optical measurement devices) to perform production, qualification, and acceptance test procedures.
  • Operate hoists, forklifts, and other equipment as necessary to safely maneuver flight hardware during integration activities, ensuring the utmost care and safety.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, manuals, or engineering work instructions.
  • Document test equipment, installation or operational problems, repairs, or corrective actions performed during assembly and test.
  • Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
  • Identify, report, and resolve integration and test failures by working with AIT and the responsible Systems Engineer.
  • Maintain parts, equipment, and tooling inventory and related documentation.

Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned: 10%. Employee will be expected to support occasional shift and overtime work, as needed to support the mission.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• Required: Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience or an associate's degree with 2 years of prior related experience.

Certification:

• Ability to receive forklift operator certification.

Experience:

• Experience working with assembly, integration, and test of flight hardware.
• Manufacturing experience highly desirable.
• 6 months experience operating a forklift.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Attention to detail and great multitasking ability.
• Ability to read work instructions and perform electrical and mechanical assembly, integration, and test activities.
• Understanding of document, hardware, and software configuration control and management processes.
• Previous experience in the aerospace or avionics industry.
• Previous experience operating test equipment and thermal chambers to support production testing
• Previous experience operating test equipment for electrical and R.F. testing is preferred.
• Previous experience with handling, manufacturing, and test of flight hardware in clean room environments
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment such as forklift and overhead cranes is preferred.
• Be team-minded and ready to work in a multi-functional and multi-cultural, fast-moving, and complex/technical environment.