Engineering Technician II - Prototyping & UAV Hardware

Aevexaerospace; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

AEVEX Aerospace in Tampa, FL is seeking an Engineering Technician to support R&D projects and prototypes. You will solder PCBs, assemble cables, modify boards, and help design components using CAD like SolidWorks while documenting test data.

You will build testing platforms, create 3D-printed parts, assist in UAV frame development, ensure lean 5S workflows, and collaborate with manufacturing to push products toward delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or technical field required.
• Knowledge of Electrical SMT and circuits is essential.
• Experience with CAD, 3D printing, Altium, SolidWorks, and PCB layout preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solder PCBs with Surface-Mounted Components (SMCs).
• Solder wire harnesses and cables based on documentation.
• Modify circuit boards using wire jumpers and PCB trace modifications.
• Assist in construction of testing platforms and event setups.
• Review and interpret PCB layouts for accurate implementation.
• Design and model components using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Print 3D models and prototypes for validation.
• Collaborate in fabrication with quality control and lean processes.

Skills

Electrical SMT

Software

Circuits

Schematics/PCB layout

Cable drawings

Electrical Systems

Aircraft Systems

Power systems

Mechanical systems

Education

Associate degree in engineering or technical field

J-STD-001

IPC-A-610

Tools

CAD software

SolidWorks

Altium PCB layout

3D printing

Bambu Studio

Job description

AEVEX Aerospace in Tampa, FL is seeking an Engineering Technician to support R&D projects and prototypes. You will solder PCBs, assemble cables, modify boards, and help design components using CAD like SolidWorks while documenting test data.

You will build testing platforms, create 3D-printed parts, assist in UAV frame development, ensure lean 5S workflows, and collaborate with manufacturing to push products toward delivery.