Mechanical Electronics Engineering Technician

Southern Arkansas University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a dedicated Engineering Technician to join their team at Eglin AFB in sunny Florida. This role involves contributing to cutting-edge research supporting the Air Force. Candidates must have a high school diploma, completion of an Engineering Technician program, and the ability to meet security clearance requirements. Preferred qualifications include prior military experience and knowledge in RF electronics. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where you can make a difference.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an Engineering Technician program or currently enrolled with projected completion by Dec 2026.
• Ability to operate basic machine shop equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and development supporting the Air Force.
• Maintain knowledge and skills in STEM education fields.

Skills

Basic machine shop equipment operation

Basic electrical circuit theory

Use of CAD software

Knowledge of RF electronics

Welding skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Engineering Technician program completion

Tools

CAD packages

RF lab test equipment

Job description

The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking a dedicated Engineering Technician to join our team at Eglin AFB in sunny Florida. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can contribute to cutting‑edge research and development supporting the Air Force. For a career that makes a difference - Apply Today!

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an Engineering Technician program OR currently enrolled with projected completion by Dec 2026 and able to show a current overall grade of 85/100 or better
• Ability to operate basic machine shop equipment
• Knowledge/Understanding of basic electrical circuit theory
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen
• Candidate must have or be able to obtain a SECRET level security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior military
• General job experience
• Use of software CAD packages (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics)
• Knowledge/Understanding in radio frequency (RF) electronics (antennas, amplifiers, mixers, filters, couplers, detectors, transmission line cabling, etc.) and RF lab test equipment (RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
• Desire to continue education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
• Welding (special test range fixtures)

Special Instructions:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.