Aviation Electronics Lead: FAA R&O & Troubleshooting

PDS Tech, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial, partnering with a recognized leader in aviation, seeks a Senior FAA Repair & Overhaul Electronic Engineering Technician in Tucson, AZ. You will perform complex manufacturing, repair, and testing of electronic assemblies to ensure airworthiness.

The role emphasizes root-cause investigations, collaboration with engineers, and developing work instructions and procedures. A bachelor's in engineering or related field plus 5–10 years of electronics experience is required,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline—or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 5–10 years of relevant electronics experience, including 4+ years of electrical hardware engineering experience.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot electronic assemblies and CCAs to the component level.
• Advanced solder certification and soldering qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of analog and linear circuitry (A/D, D/A, signal conditioning).

Responsibilities

• Perform complex manufacturing, assembly, repair, modification, and testing of electronic products, including new and prototype hardware.
• Troubleshoot electronic failures to the component level, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Diagnose failures involving test equipment, chassis, circuit cards, connectors, wiring, components, and environmental stress conditions.
• Lead investigations into hardware anomalies at both board and box levels and recommend long-term corrective actions.
• Partner with engineers to develop, improve, and validate manufacturing and testing processes.
• Create detailed work instructions and test procedures that support efficient production and repair operations.
• Develop and deliver training programs while mentoring technicians on manufacturing and testing methodologies.
• Interpret test data and recommend process improvements when standard procedures do not address unique production challenges.
• Identify potential design-related issues and collaborate with engineering teams to implement corrective actions.
• Serve as a technical resource and provide guidance to team members while promoting quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Electronics engineering

Test equipment

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial, partnering with a recognized leader in aviation, seeks a Senior FAA Repair & Overhaul Electronic Engineering Technician in Tucson, AZ. You will perform complex manufacturing, repair, and testing of electronic assemblies to ensure airworthiness.

The role emphasizes root-cause investigations, collaboration with engineers, and developing work instructions and procedures. A bachelor's in engineering or related field plus 5–10 years of electronics experience is required,