Engineering Support Associate

Description of Role:

The Engineering Support Associate, is an entry-level, cross-functional role designed to support the development of technical talent within FXC and Guardian Parachute. This position will learn to provide on-the-job training across both divisions, with a focus on understanding the design, function, assembly, and testing of mechanical and electro-mechanical products and parachute systems. The associate will gain hands-on experience working with life-critical safety items (CSI), and will collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to support the continued development and reliability of FXC and Guardian Parachute’s safety technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Documenting engineered systems for and with engineers
• Suggesting improvements in work processes to increase efficiencies
• Work with engineers to plan, design, evaluate, and improve the performance manufacturing processes.
• Analyze blueprints and review engineered drawings for accuracy
• Test and evaluate the performance of equipment, materials, or systems
• Identify solutions to design problems
• Conduct surveys to collect data items built by FXC and/or Guardian Parachute
• Prepare reports that document project activities and testing results, and recommend changes for product improvement
• Gain familiarity with software and systems used to simulate and test parachute behavior and deployment electronics
• Shadow engineers and technicians to gain exposure to activation mechanisms, sensor integration, descent rate detection, and black box data collection systems
• Identify and resolve any discrepancies or issues with Engineering designs
• Strong and effective communication skills with experience explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, especially relaying technical details

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to explain complex technical details in a clear, easy-to-understand manner.
• Must be able to read drawings/blueprints
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and documentation is required
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram formats.

Physical Demands

• Ability to regularly stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Comfortable working in both office settings and production/manufacturing environments.

Personal Attributes:

• Motivation: Must be ambitious, like to work hard, be highly motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must share the senior management team’s vision of building a world class business.
• Integrity: Has highest standards of integrity reflected in all external and internal communications.
• Strategic Thinking: Must have the strategic vision to create and execute long term planning and processes.
• Communication: Exceptional communicator in written and oral forms, with a collaborative and flexible style.
• Personality: Self-motivated, high energy, respectful, honest, hard-working and loyal team player.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to pass a background check. FXC Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.