Our client is currently seeking a full-time Electrical Engineering Technician for our Huntsville office location.  The successful candidate will be an integral part of our production team and will be responsible for building assemblies within established timeframes and documenting specifications, ensuring that all work and components meet rigorous quality standards.  The candidate shall be expected to display keen attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and support others in the shop throughout the company, both technically and as teammates. This position requires someone interested in avionics and electrical systems for various aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing and assembling cables and wire harnesses
• Testing and function-checking completed assemblies
• Filling out travelers and documenting components progress through the shop
• Regular use of the following tools: soldering iron, wire cutter/stripper/crimper, screwdriver, hand drill, Windows PC, digital multi-meter, etc.
• Communicate, discuss, and listen to design challenges with management and teammates, etc.
• Will work with a team of Electrical and Design Engineers and PMs to troubleshoot, design, and implement electrical systems supporting various military and commercial customers
• Provide offsite & onsite assistance and installation of electrical systems
• Mentored by avionics and electrical engineering technicians and junior level electrical engineers within the company
• Occasionally be asked to travel to hangars, bases, customer sites to facilitate successful system integration of mechanical and electrical and provide assistance as needed to Project Managers at onsite locations

Required Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in avionics and/or electrical wiring systems
• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED
• Experience reading electrical drawings
• Experience in a production/manufacturing setting
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work proficiently with remotely located employees as well as in a team environment
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• IPC-620 certification
• Must be U.S. citizen
  • Must currently possess an active Department of Defense clearance (Secret or Top Secret level)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience soldering and/or hand crimping
• Familiarity with analog and digital electronics
• Familiar with using a digital multimeter
• Interest in aviation airframe modifications is recommended
• A&P certification or relevant certifications are a plus
• DoD or Military background is a plus