DRONE TECHNICIAN
Description:
This person will be responsible for executing tests and documenting the data, and reporting their findings to the team.
Responsibilities include:
Verify that test specifications are correct and can be executed on given resources available.
Create test setups to match engineering specifications which includes interpretation of test procedures and diagrams, instrumentation, data acquisition, test article diagnostics and front line root causing.
Accurate reporting of test incidents written in layperson terms.
Maintenance, safety, and use scheduling of Test Team equipment.
Write high quality and detailed reports that drive to the root of any issues on a given test using data and a first order analysis
Skills:
Troubleshooting, Electro mechanical, Schematic, Assembly, Maintenance technician, r&d, testing circuits, Electronics, Mechanical, Repair, avionic, avionics systems, avionics repair, avionics troubleshooting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable asking questions
Strong attention to detail
Experience working on hardware/software projects and collaborating with engineers
Ability to understand and interpret a wide variety of technical documents (electrical schematics, mechanical drawings)
Ability to organize data in a way that is easy to understand
What tools does this person need to be proficient with from a testing perspective?
Hand tools, bandsaws, manual mills, torque drivers & wrenches
Will use O-scopes, Multimeters, will train how to test sensors in-house (proprietary software)
What they are testing:
Body parts & mechanisms of the drone
What tests are they devising? What tests will they run?
Test for reliability
What type of environment does she think this person will be from (R&D or is production or test ok?)
Production Test & reliability
"What questions are you going to ask this person to understand if they are qualified for the role?"
What types of tests have you run to verify equipment?
What tools have you used to run these tests?
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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