Aerospace Guidance Systems Assembly and Test Technician

Imagine starting your day at a clean, well-organized workstation where precision matters. You’ll move from meticulous cleaning and fit-up of metal parts to cutting and polishing step seal surfaces on a manual lathe. Between operations, you’ll peer through a microscope to verify every component is free of FOD and defects, documenting your findings and updating inventory data so the entire team stays in sync.

As the go-to builder for intricate assemblies that power guidance systems, you’ll also craft prototype parts for engineering trials and occasional customer delivery. You’ll keep your area orderly to maintain flow, and you’ll jump in on continuous improvement—recommending smarter methods and fine-tuning processes grounded in your knowledge of metals and metalworking.

What you’ll do

• Prepare, clean, and assemble metal parts for brazing operations.
• Machine and polish step seal surfaces with a manual lathe.
• Perform microscopic inspection to identify FOD or defects.
• Operate a variety of machine tools and perform related hand and bench work.
• Plan operations, execute complex set-ups for yourself and others, and suggest design/process improvements informed by metal processing expertise.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings with accuracy.
• Maintain records, work status, and supply inventory; enter data into the inventory control system.
• Cross-train across department operations; document procedures and train teammates to expand production capacity.
• Keep a clean, organized workspace to support throughput and quality.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on assembly experience and mechanical testing background.
• Ability to follow operation sheets and detailed work instructions.
• Comfort planning sequences and performing complex set-ups.
• Plus: Interest in learning additional lathe work.
• Plus: Willingness to learn soldering.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Compensation and benefits

New Jersey hourly range: $22.00 – $36.00. Final offers depend on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity; this is not a compensation guarantee.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) with company match; tuition assistance; paid vacation and sick time; paid holidays; and a people-first culture highlighted by monthly employee events.

Why this role

You’ll have the autonomy to plan your work, the tools to build at a high level of precision, and the platform to recommend better ways of working. Your craftsmanship will translate directly into safe, reliable guidance hardware.

Compliance

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans