Avionics Engineering Technician-Highland Heights, Ohio

heico; Highland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career growth

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

HEICO Aerospace is hiring an Avionics Engineering Technician to join our Engineering team. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and testing avionics test equipment and systems, with attention to detail and reliability.

You will perform electrical and mechanical assembly, assist in failure analysis, and support test procedures and data collection. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this FAA-regulated environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of test equipment and systems, electronic troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Experience with engineering documentation, repair specifications, and test procedures.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• FAA required pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, assembly and testing of avionics test equipment.
• Provide support in failure analysis and root cause corrective action of test equipment and systems.
• Support development, maintenance, approval of test procedures, and gathering of engineering data.
• Perform electrical and mechanical assembly of systems for testing Avionics.
• Perform soldering/rework and PCB assembly as required.
• Read, write and comprehend English technical documentation.

Skills

Test Equipment Knowledge

Electronic Troubleshooting

Failure Analysis

Communication & Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Engineering Documentation

Repair Specifications

Test Procedures

Job description

HEICO Aerospace is a very successful, fast-paced subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, a NYSE-traded company (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A). For more than 68 years, HEICO has thrived by serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO Aerospace’s high-energy culture focuses our Team Members’ on providing high quality products and services to our customer base, which is made up of most of the world’s airlines. Our “work hard, play hard” approach creates a dynamic environment that challenges our team members to perform their best. Forbes Magazine has ranked HEICO as one of the 200 “Best Small Companies” and 200 “Hot Shot Stocks”.

Inertial Aerospace, a HEICO Company is hiring an Avionics Engineering Technician to join our Engineering team. Inertial Aerospace has decades of experience in the aviation industry and continues to be the leader in the repair of inertial navigation equipment and aircraft avionics. The company was acquired by HEICO Corporation in 2001 and continues to play a critical role within the industry known for its innovation.

The Avionics Engineering Technician supports engineering activities for designing and maintaining current Test Equipment and Systems. This role is responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, assembly and testing of avionics test equipment. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth in test systems with excellent attention to detail and a desire to perform their job function correctly and consistently.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, assembly and testing of avionics test equipment.
• Provide support in failure analysis and root cause corrective action of test equipment and systems.
• Support development, maintenance, approval of test procedures, and gathering of engineering data.
• Perform electrical and mechanical assembly of systems for testing Avionics.
• Perform THT/SMT solder/rework, printed circuit board assembly, cable assembly, and system wiring.
• Perform basic troubleshooting to locate and diagnose failures, as well as perform calibrations using standard electronic equipment.
• Manage workload, parts inventory, and planning of maintenance activities as instructed.
• Read, write and comprehend English written technical documentation.
• Perform tasks requiring the use of a various hand and power tools.
• Perform other activities as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum: High School diploma with 5+ years of documented experience and demonstrated ability to perform assigned technical tasks
• Strong knowledge of Test Equipment and Systems, electronic troubleshooting, and failure analysis
• Experience with engineering documentation, repair specifications, and test procedures
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• FAA Required pre-employment drug screening
• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, with significant experience in maintaining and supporting test equipment and systems
• Working knowledge of FAA Part 145 repair station requirements and related regulations
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience
• Prior experience supporting airline, military, or OEM customers

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Opportunities for career growth
• Collaborative, safety-focused, and quality-driven culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

HEICO is an equal opportunity employer. This is a great position for someone who loves challenges, a chance to learn an exciting business, and looking for an opportunity to grow within a successful company.