Engineering Technician

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acron Aviation is seeking an Engineering Technician – Surveillance to support design, qualification, and test engineering activities in an ESD/FOD-controlled lab environment. The role covers assembly, soldering, testing, and rapid prototyping for embedded systems and RF circuits.

You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams, support calibration and equipment maintenance, and champion lab 5S practices to ensure readiness for fast-paced product development and testing.

Qualifications

• Read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Soldering, rework, assembly, and troubleshooting of electronic assemblies.
• Experience in laboratory, test, manufacturing, or engineering environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Read schematics and drawings to assemble prototype equipment from released docs.
• Create redline markup drawings for test equipment and wire harnesses.
• Perform soldering and rework of PTH and SMT assemblies.
• Assemble wire harnesses, test fixtures, and prototype hardware.
• Conduct electrical testing and troubleshooting of circuits.

Skills

Schematic reading

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PCB123

Altium Designer

ExpressPCB

Job description

About Acron Aviation (Avionics – Surveillance):

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 certificationExperience 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Acron Aviation is proud to be an Aff… 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.