Mechanical Electronics Engineering Technician

Southern Arkansas University; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) seeks an Engineering Technician to join our team at Eglin AFB in Florida. The role supports cutting-edge research and development for Air Force programs in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion or current enrollment in an Engineering Technician program with Dec 2026 finish and strong coursework, and the ability to operate basic machine shop equipment and understand

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Engineering Technician program completed or currently enrolled with Dec 2026 completion and grade ≥85/100.
• Ability to operate basic machine shop equipment and understand basic electrical circuit theory.
• U.S. citizen; ability to obtain SECRET clearance.

Skills

Machine shop basics

Electrical theory

RF electronics knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Engineering Technician program or enrollment

Tools

CAD software

RF test equipment

Job description

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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.

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)

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.