Lead Integration Technician

About the role

The Lead Integration Technician builds, assembles, and tests turbine-engine components and integrated propulsion systems while guiding a small team of technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble turbine engines, rotating assemblies, and propulsion modules using engineering drawings, work instructions, and FAA-aligned quality standards.
• Perform precision mechanical work including torquing, alignment, balancing, sealing, and inspection of high-speed rotating components.
• Conduct functional tests, measurements, and performance checks; support teardown and root-cause analysis.
• Apply A&P-level knowledge of powerplant systems, tolerances, and safety protocols to ensure reliability and repeatability.
• Lead daily workflow for assembly technicians; assign tasks, provide hands-on guidance, and enforce quality standards.
• Train new technicians in turbine assembly methods, safety procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain an organized, efficient, and safety-compliant work environment.
• Work directly with engineers to interpret drawings, refine build instructions, and provide feedback on manufacturability.
• Support prototype builds, rapid iteration cycles, and engineering change implementation.
• Document deviations, build issues, and improvement opportunities with clarity and traceability.
• Follow safety protocols related to turbine engines, fuels, high-speed rotating machinery, and test equipment.
• Complete build logs, inspection sheets, torque records, and traceability documentation with A&P-level accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and aerospace-grade best practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, throughput, and assembly consistency.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of mechanical assembly experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, or industrial machinery.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, rotating assemblies, tolerances, and precision measurement tools.
• Experience with torque tools, balancing equipment, and mechanical test setups.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small teams and coordinate daily workflow.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and comfort working with engineers on root-cause analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification or equivalent powerplant-focused training.
• Experience assembling turbine engines, compressors, pumps, or other high-speed rotating machinery.
• Background in aerospace propulsion, UAV systems, or defense manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ERP/MPR systems for work orders and inventory tracking.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methods.
• Exposure to machining, CNC, welding, or composite fabrication.