The Laboratory Technician will support scientists and engineers by ensuring laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies are properly tracked, maintained, and available to support research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit documentation to ensure lifecycle (cradle-to-grave) accountability for all government supplies, laboratory support equipment, and Information Technology Equipment (ITE). Accounts include 102TN, 102ID, 102ZM, and PLEH.

• Manage and track the flow of materials, parts, and equipment within the RD/RV directorates in accordance with DoD and U.S. Air Force policies.

• Compile and maintain records to schedule repairs, locate and track equipment, and manage equipment/material accountability.

• Coordinate with Scientists and Engineers (S&E) to determine equipment and material requirements for RDT&E testing.

• Move, transport, or requisition equipment and materials and coordinate delivery to locations both on and off the installation.

• Support the RVBY branch as equipment and ITE custodians and assist with annual inventories and property accountability.

• Serve as the Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Manager and Consolidated Tool Kit (CTK) Monitor.

• Perform limited facility management duties within branch laboratories and workspaces.

• Operate and maintain storage and holding areas, including flammable storage when applicable, and support Initial Accumulation Point (IAP) monitoring in accordance with Air Force and DoD regulations.

• Inspect and maintain Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) stations and grounding bars/monitors.

• Perform basic periodic maintenance on laboratory support equipment (e.g., cleaning, filter changes, minor adjustments) and maintain documentation in accordance with Air Force policies.

• Coordinate and assist with the shipment of government cargo, including support for local field deployment at Kirtland AFB (KAFB).

• Coordinate vehicle checkout and rental processes to support laboratory personnel operations.

• Assist with Quality Assurance (QA) and Inspector General (IG) inspections when required.

• Support the establishment and maintenance of Logistics Support Stocks (LSS) and Working Stocks (WS) for AFRL/RVBY.

• Maintain laboratory and workspace organization and cleanliness, including breaking down boxes and disposing of materials.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of two years of experience in one or more of the following:

  • Equipment control

  • Property accountability

  • Material management

  • Laboratory support operations

• Minimum of two years of experience using computers, including Microsoft Office 365

• Valid state driver’s license

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

• US Citizenship is required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods

• Ability to travel between laboratories and other facilities

• Ability to perform physical inventory activities

• Ability to move or transport laboratory equipment and materials as needed

Additional Requirements

• Ability to be trained in the use of USAF administrative tools and computer systems

Clearance Level

 

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

About AV:

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. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If youre ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.