Acron Aviation designs, engineers, and manufactures certified avionics systems that support safety-critical flight operations across commercial and military aviation. Within Avionics, the Surveillance product line develops and sustains systems that enable aircraft awareness, collision avoidance, and airspace interoperability. Our portfolio includes TCAS, Mode S transponders, ADS-B, and integrated surveillance solutions deployed across commercial, military, and rotorcraft platforms. This work is performed in highly regulated environments and demands deep expertise across systems, hardware, software, testing, and RF throughout the full product lifecycle.
Job Title
Engineering Technician – Surveillance
Position Summary
The Engineering Technician C is an experienced technician who works closely with Design Engineering, Qualification Engineering, and Test Engineering teams while also providing overflow support to Manufacturing and Quality organizations on both existing and new products.
Work is performed primarily within the Engineering Lab, an ESD- and FOD-controlled environment. This role is responsible for component-level rework, electrical testing, troubleshooting, circuit card assembly support, test fixture prototyping, and laboratory maintenance activities. The Engineering Technician will also champion laboratory 5S practices, support continuous improvement initiatives, and help maintain engineering equipment, calibration systems, and laboratory readiness.
Assignments frequently originate directly from engineering teams, requiring the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while supporting fast-paced product development and testing activities.
Key Responsibilities
Read schematics and mechanical drawings to assemble prototype equipment from released documentation and preliminary designs
Create redline markup drawings for test equipment and wire harnesses
Perform soldering and rework of through-hole (PTH) and surface-mount (SMT) electronic assemblies
Assemble wire harnesses, test fixtures, and prototype hardware
Conduct electrical testing and troubleshooting of digital, analog, power supply, and RF circuits
Support checkout, debugging, and qualification of circuit card assemblies and test stations
Adhere to established ESD and FOD controls and support Lab 5S activities
Maintain laboratory organization, efficiency, and readiness through continuous improvement initiatives
Perform functional testing and document results under environmental test conditions in accordance with approved test procedures
Load embedded software and firmware to support functional verification and testing activities
Assist engineers with part research, sourcing activities, and procurement support
Coordinate engineering equipment calibration activities through approved third-party providers
Support maintenance, repair, and calibration of lab measurement and rework equipment
Assist in rapid prototyping of printed circuit boards and development of board-level test stations
Support off-site testing activities when required
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or
Associate Degree or equivalent two-year post-secondary education with a minimum of 2 years of related experience
Experience reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Experience with soldering, rework, assembly, and troubleshooting of electronic assemblies
Experience supporting laboratory, test, manufacturing, or engineering environments
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred Additional Skills
Experience working in an electronics or avionics manufacturing environment operating under ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality systems
IPC and J-STD soldering certifications or willingness to obtain certification
Experience troubleshooting digital, analog, power supply, and RF circuits
Familiarity with embedded software or firmware loading processes
Experience using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, or similar tools
Experience using PCB layout tools such as PCB123, Altium Designer, ExpressPCB, or equivalent
Experience operating and supporting 3D printing equipment
Experience supporting engineering development, qualification, or environmental testing activities
Strong commitment to continuous improvement, laboratory organization, and operational excellence
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Statement
Acron Aviation is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Additional Information:
Acron Aviation maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where allowed by law. Acron Aviation is an E-Verify employer.
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