What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician 1 position at AEVEX Aerospace?
Work Arrangement
This is an hourly paid onsite position. Offsite travel related to training/ customer events may be required.
Job Overview
As an Engineering Technician, you'll play a key role in supporting R&D projects and collaborating with cross-functional portfolio teams. You'll be involved in the end-to-end development of hardware prototypes, contributing to the design and assembly of PCB, mechanical components, and software scripts. Your work will include conducting tests and experiments that drive development toward manufacturing readiness, while maintaining thorough documentation and process records to track test data and results. This is a dynamic, fast-paced environment where collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. You'll have opportunities to explore a variety of projects and engage with a talented team of engineers to share knowledge and expertise.
- Soldering (Printed Circuit Board) PCBs with Surface-Mounted Components (SMCs)
- Testing circuit boards using oscilloscopes and digital multimeters
- Performing SMT (Surface-Mount Technology) soldering on circuit boards
- Soldering wire harnesses and making cables based on minimal documentation
- Modifying circuit boards using wire jumpers and PCB trace modifications
- Assist engineers in Engineering Change orders and redlining
- Supporting 5S and Lean processes to maintain a clean and efficient work environment
- Documenting test procedures and data for repeatability and consistency
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of testing and projects
- Assisting in the construction of testing platforms and event setups
- Reviewing and interpreting PCB layouts for accurate implementation
- Perform other duties as required.
Standard Essential Functions
Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis.
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
- Knowledge of Electrical SMT and Software
- Knowledge of circuits
- Ability to understand schematics, assembly drawings, and PCB layout
- Understanding of Electrical equipment DMM
- Knowledge of SMT Soldering (Micro-soldering)
- Associate's degree and 0 years of experience (No degree and 1 year)
- Knowledge on Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Power point, ect.)
- Work well with teams and collaborate with other teams
- Able to obtain new skills quickly
- Able to work with supervision
- Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; able to support project tasks, scope change, and schedules to keep technical projects on-track
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Associate degree in engineering or technical field preferred.
- 1 -3 years of experience supporting aerospace or equivalent projects
- Experience as an engineering technician is a plus
- Equivalent documented work experience in lieu of degree may be acceptable
- Altium PCB layout software knowledge preferred
- Cable wiring for RC planes knowledge preferred
- Understanding Gas engines knowledge preferred
- Understanding electrical motors knowledge preferred
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties the employee is:
Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time
Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
About AEVEX Aerospace
AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
