Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

This Engineering Technician role supports both prototype development and production activities for advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) electronic systems. The position focuses on hands-on electronic testing, assembly, and troubleshooting at both the circuit board and system levels, particularly within aerospace, defense, or military electronics environments. The technician contributes directly to the design, validation, and quality assurance of cutting-edge UAV electronics by working closely with engineering teams in both development and manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, and validate electronic assemblies and embedded systems used in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
• Build and assemble prototype electronics, including circuit boards, wire harnesses, and system-level assemblies.
• Perform quality inspections and functional testing of electronic components and assemblies to ensure they meet engineering specifications and standards.
• Support engineering development activities by assembling, configuring, and testing prototype hardware.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues discovered during testing and production.
• Utilize standard electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and soldering equipment to perform measurements and diagnostics.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to perform accurate assembly and testing.
• Document test results, assembly procedures, and technical findings in a clear and traceable manner.
• Support both engineering prototype builds and production manufacturing efforts, adapting to changing project priorities and timelines.
• Follow IPC standards and internal procedures to ensure high-quality workmanship and compliance with industry requirements.
• Use hand tools and test equipment to perform wiring, calibration, inspection, and electro-mechanical assembly tasks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance test procedures, assembly processes, and product reliability.

Essential Skills

• 2–7 years of experience in electronics testing, assembly, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience working with circuit boards and system-level electronics.
• Prior experience in aerospace, defense industry, or military electronics, including technical military occupational specialties.
• Working knowledge and understanding of IPC standards, including J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC-A-620.
• Proficiency with standard electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and soldering equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Experience with wiring, calibration, inspection, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to work effectively in both engineering development and production manufacturing environments.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations and able to access ITAR and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• IPC J-STD-001 (Soldering) certification.
• IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) certification.
• IPC-A-620 (Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies) certification.
• Experience with UAV or embedded systems electronics.
• Experience with avionics or flight control systems.
• Familiarity with military specifications and standards.
• Experience working with test procedures, work instructions, and inspection processes.
• Comfort using hand tools and test equipment in an electro-mechanical environment.

Work Environment

This position is fully onsite in Madison, Alabama, within a hands-on engineering and manufacturing environment focused on UAV electronics. The role involves working in both development labs and production areas, handling circuit boards, wire harnesses, and system-level assemblies using standard electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and soldering tools. The environment emphasizes adherence to IPC…