Lake Forest, California, USA
6 days ago
Electrical Engineering Technician
Job Title: Electrical Engineering Technician
Job Description

We are looking for a passionate Electrical Engineering Technician to assist with the design, build, integration, and operation of electronics and instrumentation systems. This work supports systems development for an advanced highly-efficient tiltrotor aircraft with applications in the defense industry and commercial transport. You will directly partner with a Harness Design Engineer to build, assemble, and test prototype electrical avionics systems with complex cable and wire harness components.

ResponsibilitiesAssist with the design, build, integration, and operation of electronics and instrumentation systems.Partner with a Harness Design Engineer to build, assemble, and test prototype electrical avionics systems.Work on electronic flight hardware assembly, rework, and modification.Troubleshoot avionics systems and components.Perform mechanical installations and test equipment development.Handle electrical/electronic assembly using blueprints and schematics.Build cables with commercial/military connectors.Essential SkillsExperience with wire harnesses in aerospace defense and avionics electrical systems.Proficiency in prototype or R&D cable and wire harness assembly.Skilled in electronic flight hardware assembly, rework, and modification.Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and avionics systems.Experience with cable wire harness, PCB assembly, and soldering.Familiarity with mechanical installations, test equipment, and test development.Proficient in interpreting blueprints and wiring schematics.Additional Skills & QualificationsAvionics component integration and installation.Good soldering skills for SMT and through-hole components.Experience building cables with commercial and military connectors.Work Environment

Our company develops and manufactures fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, including manned and unmanned tiltrotors. We are actively developing the Optimum Speed Tilt-Rotor (OSTR) and other technologies for transport applications. As a small company with about 48-50 people, we maintain a very laid-back, family-like environment. We gear up on hours as projects approach deadlines but strive to keep a positive work atmosphere. Employees wear multiple hats and collaborate heavily, providing exposure to different facets of programs and opportunities for learning and growth. We are expanding into a new property in Huntington Beach to house a specific long-term program related to large composite wind turbines.

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