Engineering Aide

Overview

Primary responsibility is repair or assembly of electrical components in support of production aircraft. Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Uses a personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

Consists of engineering hardware fabrication support, troubleshooting, testing and basic laboratory operations responsibility. Some climbing on ladders may be required as well as lifting up to 25 lbs. These responsibilities will include fabrication of electronic/electrical chassis and mechanical rack fabrication using development engineering drawings. Candidate must be capable of working independently, discussing technical issues with customers and working with vendors.

An AA in Electrical or Electronics Engineering is highly preferred.

• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with J-STD-001 & IPC-610 processes, experience with surface mount technology and processes, including hand soldering of individual components and fine pitch connectors.
• Familiarity with electronic hand tools in manufacturing processes.
• Ability to follow complex work instructions and specifications.
• Ability to assemble electrical harnesses and chassis assemblies.

• 3+ years of experience reading and understanding electrical and mechanical drawings.
• 3+ years of experience with J-STD-001 & IPC-610 processes.
• 3+ years of experience with surface mount technology and processes, including hand soldering of individual components and fine pitch connectors.
• 3+ years of experience with electronic hand tools in manufacturing processes.
• Ability to assemble electrical harnesses and chassis assemblies.