Staff Technician – Air Vehicle Mechanical & Fluid Systems

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Air Vehicle Mechanical and Fluid Systems Technician to support the fabrication, instrumentation, and testing of new aerospace products. This role is ideal for a hands‑on builder who thrives in dynamic environments, has deep experience with aircraft systems and fabrication methods, and a background in machine‑shop operations and product prototyping.

Key responsibilities

• Construct and assemble air‑vehicle systems and subsystems such as landing gear, mechanisms, fluid systems, and test articles according to engineering drawings, instructions, and CAD models.
• Support design, prototyping, and fabrication of new products, R&D initiatives, and flight‑ready hardware.
• Fabricate fixtures, machine brackets, and execute rapid modifications on prototype hardware.
• Install strain gauges, thermocouples and various sensors following precise instrumentation schematics.
• Route cabling, integrate data‑acquisition systems, and verify sensor calibration and operational status.
• Conduct mechanical testing by applying static and dynamic loads per detailed engineering procedures.
• Document test outcomes, report anomalies, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace across shop, lab, and composite areas.
• Source and manage inventory for parts and equipment needed for component repair or replacement.

Required profile

• 4–6 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, prototype fabrication, and test‑stand design.
• Proficient in metallic and mechanism fabrication, bearing installation and removal.
• Hands‑on experience with manual and/or CNC machine‑shop operations.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and detailed work instructions.
• Comfortable working in shop and lab environments with exposure to noise, dust, and chemicals.
• Physical ability to lift and move parts and equipment up to 50 lb.

Required skills

• CNC and manual machining
• Fabrication of fixtures and brackets
• Installation of strain gauges, thermocouples and other sensors
• Routing cabling and data‑acquisition integration
• Mechanical testing (static and dynamic loads)
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics
• Working with aerospace‑grade materials
• Bearing installation and removal