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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
PetalumaCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Jul 12, 2026
Full-time

Engineering Development Tech III

Job description

The Engineering Development Technician III will have the opportunity to work on a variety of advanced unmanned systems to develop solutions for a variety of defense and commercial applications. This will include contributing to the development, build, integration, and maintenance of these systems.

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the…

Job responsibilities

  • Conducts mechanical, electrical, and composite fabrication support, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of integrated systems
  • Operate and maintain shop equipment and tools (Hand tools, power tools, solder irons, manual lathe and mills, 3D printers, etc.)
  • Meet scheduled timelines and, in some cases, aggressive deadlines to have hardware ready for project milestones
  • Attend project meetings to discuss project schedule, design, hardware status, and other critical information
  • Effectively document important processes and build techniques for successful readiness of equipment and transition of responsibilities to other individuals
  • Build low volume assemblies in the prototype phase of product lifecycle.
  • Ensure that laboratory and machine shop areas and equipment are safe, clean, in good working order, and organized for all engineering staff to efficiently work.
  • Other duties as assigned

Job requirements

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent and/or equivalent certificate from a technical school
  • 5+ years of technical experience (emphasis in machining, composites, rapid prototyping environment and electronics)
  • Requires general proficiency with Microsoft Office Software and general computer skills
  • Demonstrated familiarity with aircraft and/or Remote Control (R/C) experience
  • Good understanding of using machine shop tools and shows proficiency with these systems
  • Experience with building fixtures, tools and parts or electrical devices
  • Good understanding of build/assembly documentation development
  • In-depth knowledge, including repair and test, in at least one area: Fabrication, Composites, Mechanics, Electronics

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