Aerospace Engineering Technician: Prototyping & Testing

Acutronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

401k match

Paid time off

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Acutronic Integrated Systems Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the Aerospace Components Division with prototyping, testing, and NPI activities, ensuring DFMA alignment and production readiness.

You will assemble, test, troubleshoot, document processes, and collaborate with engineering to drive product improvements, while maintaining IPC standards and cross-functional training.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in electronics production (PCBA assembly and test).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• IPC certification preferred.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools (Altium or similar) preferred.
• Familiarity with software-hardware integration and minor software tweaks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot during New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Document assembly and test processes for production.
• Document product configuration and maintain production docs to current standards.
• Lead troubleshooting for product performance issues.
• Collaborate on production process and design improvements.
• Inspect products to IPC and quality standards.
• Support DFMA reviews to ensure manufacturability.
• Develop prototypes and test plans with engineering.
• Create training materials for new personnel.

Skills

Electronics production

PCBA assembly/test

IPC standards familiarity

DFMA awareness

Documentation & process improvement

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Altium CAD

Job description

Acutronic Integrated Systems Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the Aerospace Components Division with prototyping, testing, and NPI activities, ensuring DFMA alignment and production readiness.

You will assemble, test, troubleshoot, document processes, and collaborate with engineering to drive product improvements, while maintaining IPC standards and cross-functional training.