A&p Mechanic @ Aerotek

Job Title: A&P MechanicJob DescriptionAs an A&P Mechanic, you'll play a crucial role in assembling UAVs and related ground support equipment to meet aerospace-grade quality standards. This hands-on position involves inspecting, troubleshooting, and enhancing electromechanical systems to ensure the highest level of precision and quality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble UAVs and related ground support equipment to aerospace-grade quality standards.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and improve electromechanical systems.
• Perform through-hole and SMT soldering.
• Build wire harnesses, perform terminal crimping, and route cables cleanly and securely.
• Utilize precision tools and measurement equipment to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Execute tests using specialized fixtures and equipment.
• Write clear, detailed work instructions that are easy to follow.
• Use software tools to test, track, and share production data with teammates.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience building aerospace-grade or similar high-precision products.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
• Strong ability to follow complex instructions, schematics, and SOPs.
• Experience working with sensitive electronics, such as circuit boards, cameras, and flex cables.
• Familiarity with fabrication in plastics, composites, and metals.
• Skill in troubleshooting and reworking complex mechanical and electrical assemblies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with IPC-A-610.
• Experience with UAV-specific assembly and maintenance.
• Machine shop tooling experience.
• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery technology.
• Familiarity with autopilots, companion computers, and dynamic electromechanical systems.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.

Why Work Here? Join a fast-growing company with potential for 2-3x growth in the coming year. Enjoy benefits such as stock options, medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mountain View, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Mountain View,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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