Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

The Engineering Technician supports the development, testing, and installation of aviation weather equipment by performing prototype builds, interpreting engineering drawings, updating CAD designs, and providing hands‑on technical assistance to engineering and field teams. This role contributes to equipment integration, documentation accuracy, and continuous improvement efforts while ensuring high-quality fabrication and installation practices.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Engineering Technician: $72,000 - $85,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full‑time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

• Support prototype builds of new or revised aviation weather equipment assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and SOW language to determine technical approach and material requirements.
• Update and revise CAD drawings and redlines (mechanical/electrical).
• Support engineering development testing and production acceptance testing.
• Provide onsite technical support to engineering, integration, and field installation teams.
• Develop routing concepts for electrical conduit and cable harnessing between equipment components.
• Assist in developing procedures and method statements for installing equipment inside fiberglass shelters.
• Assist in the installation and integration of aviation weather equipment.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation, design notes, test records, and configuration control feedback.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in manufacturability, accuracy, repeatability, and installation efficiency.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma is required.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment (electronics/electro‑mechanical preferred).
• Experience with AutoCAD is required.
• Good oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and revise engineering drawings (CAD experience required).
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical assembly practices.
• Proficient with common shop tools, fixtures, measurement equipment, and general fabrication support.
• Ability to travel occasionally to support onsite work or equipment installations (continental US + Alaska).
• Experience supporting FAA contracts and/or aviation weather/NAVAIDS equipment.
• Experience with prototype builds or R&D engineering support.
• Experience developing installation procedures or process documentation.
• Experience with Autodesk Fusion is a plus.
• Must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.