# Engineering Development Tech III

Hiring organization: [AeroVironment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/aerovironment)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/45a401f8-ec09-4fe6-936f-d1ebff25015e

Listed on AeroVironment's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Petaluma, CA
- Salary: 27 – 41 USD per hour

## Summary

A technician who builds and maintains prototype unmanned systems through machining, electronics work, and composite fabrication, supporting defense and commercial applications. This role suits someone with hands-on experience in a machine shop who enjoys working with diverse materials and tools to bring engineering designs to life.

_Our summary, not AeroVironment's wording._

## Skills named

3D Printing, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Microsoft Office, SolidWorks

## Required

- High school diploma or GED or technical certificate
- 5+ years technical experience in machining, composites, rapid prototyping, or electronics
- Proficiency with machine shop tools
- Experience building fixtures, tools, parts, or electrical devices
- Understanding of build and assembly documentation
- In-depth knowledge in at least one of: fabrication, composites, mechanics, or electronics
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to travel locally and domestically for testing
- U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
- Ability to work under California respirator regulations
- Manual dexterity and ability to lift up to 50 pounds

## Nice to have

- Higher education
- Welding certifications
- 3D modeling and programming experience (SolidWorks, SURFCAM)
- 3D additive manufacturing experience
- Composite materials experience (wet layup or prepreg)
- Machinist skills and GD&T proficiency
- Ability to work in fast-paced deadline-driven environments

Apply on AeroVironment's site: https://avav.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AVAV/job/Petaluma-CA/Engineering-Development-Tech-III_8087