Location: California, MD US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Clearance Type: Secret Work Schedule: Full Time Reports to: ABSI Production manager Positions Supervised: None Travel: Occasional DESCRIPTION: ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an innovative small business headquartered in the St Mary’s County Innovation District located in Southern Maryland. At its core, ABSI is a technical solutions company committed to rapidly delivering emerging technologies and providing expert advice and support that create asymmetric advantages for our customers. This is only made possible by employing and retaining world-class subject matter experts and personnel equally committed to our mission. To support our workforce, ABSI offers highly competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, excellent benefits, instant 401K vesting and a full cafeteria plan that employees can tailor to their individual needs. We are currently seeking highly qualified applicants to work at ABSI’s production facility located in California, MD. This position will report to the Production Manager. The Aerial Target Assembler performs component assembly, final product assembly and packaging for a variety of aerial targets ranging in size from small quad-copter style targets up to 10 foot wingspan fixed wing targets. Additionally, the assembler will work with developers to prototype new targets and may assist the operations team in conducting target flight operations. Successful candidate should have good communication skills and be adaptable to a highly dynamic environment. Knowledge and experience with basic assembly of mechanical and/or electronics is highly desired for a successful candidate. Experience with Small UAS or remotely controlled aircraft is desired. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Aerial Target Assembler will be responsible for: + Assemble components of aerial target systems + Conduct final assembly of aerial target systems + Package aerial target systems + Coordinate with the development team to produce prototype systems + Conduct periodic maintenance of manufacturing equipment + Periodically provide support to the flight operations team + Perform other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: + High School Diploma + Experience in assembling mechanical and/or electronic equipment + Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based collaborative resources such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Associates degree + Experience with Small UAS or Remote Controlled Aircraft + Experience soldering electronic components + Familiarity with software coding ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: ABSI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ABSI are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ABSI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Department UAS Field Operations Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Entry-level