Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

This Engineering Technician role supports both prototype development and production activities for cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) electronic systems. You will work hands-on with circuit boards and system-level electronics to test, assemble, and troubleshoot advanced aerospace and defense technologies, contributing directly to products that support real-world defense missions.

• Test, troubleshoot, and validate electronic assemblies and embedded systems used in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
• Build and assemble prototype electronics, including circuit boards, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), wire harnesses, cable harnesses, and system-level assemblies.
• Perform quality inspections and functional testing of electronic components and assemblies to ensure they meet specifications and design requirements.
• Support engineering development activities by assembling, wiring, and testing prototype hardware for new designs and system upgrades.
• Collaborate closely with electrical engineers and other team members to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues discovered during testing and production.
• Utilize standard electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, power supplies, diagnostic tools, and soldering equipment, to perform bench testing and troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and work instructions to perform accurate assembly, wiring, and rework.
• Execute test procedures, calibration activities, and inspection steps to verify proper operation and compliance with requirements.
• Perform electronics repair, rework, and root cause analysis on circuit boards, electro-mechanical assemblies, and system-level hardware.
• Support system integration activities, including avionics and embedded systems integration, to ensure proper operation at the system level.
• Document test results, assembly procedures, work steps, and technical findings in a clear and traceable manner.
• Support both engineering prototype builds and production manufacturing efforts in a mixed development and manufacturing environment.
• Apply working knowledge of IPC and acceptability standards during assembly, soldering, inspection, and quality checks.
• Maintain a strong commitment to quality workmanship, attention to detail, and adherence to established processes and work instructions.

• Hands-on experience in electronics testing, assembly, and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with circuit boards, printed circuit boards (PCB), printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), and system-level electronics.
• Experience with electronic assembly, including soldering, wiring, and harness assembly.
• Background 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, power supplies, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and detailed work instructions.
• Experience with functional testing, validation, verification, and bench testing of electronic assemblies and systems.
• Ability to perform system integration tasks for electronics, embedded systems, and avionics hardware.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, including root cause analysis of electronic and electro-mechanical issues.
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative engineering and production team.
• Ability to work effectively in both engineering development and production manufacturing environments.
• Eligibility as a U.S. Person as defined by applicable export control regulations, with the ability to access controlled technical information.

• IPC J-STD-001 certification for soldering is preferred.
• IPC-A-610 certification for the acceptability of electronic assemblies is preferred.
• IPC-A-620 certification for cable and wire harness assemblies is preferred.
• Experience with UAV electronics or embedded systems electronics.
• Experience with avionics or flight control systems.
• Familiarity with military specifications and standards.
• Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies, wiring, and harness assembly.
• Comfort working with hand tools and following detailed test procedures and work instructions.
• Interest in advanced drone technology and aerospace applications.
• Motivation to learn from experienced teams and contribute to products supporting real-world defense missions.

This position is fully onsite in Madison, Alabama, with a typical schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You will work in a combined engineering development and production manufacturing environment focused on advanced UAV electronics and drone technology. The role involves frequent use…