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Impact Summary:
As an Electrical Engineering Technician V, you will provide senior-level technical and planning support for complex avionics, wiring harness, wiring assembly, and aircraft installation efforts. You will coordinate Electrical Wiring Shop schedules, travelers, parts, workload, fabrication, and installation activities to help ensure work is completed accurately, on time, and within budget. Your technical judgment and leadership will directly support repeatable electrical designs, efficient shop operations, airworthiness, and successful aircraft integration.
MTech Offers:
- A competitive compensation package
- Immediate 401 (k) eligibility
- Optional: Subsidized Healthcare Eligibility including Medical, Dental, and Vision OR Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account for those who opt for healthcare plan
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Fantastic company culture and atmosphere
Responsibilities:
- Create, maintain, and update project schedules, job travelers, and related planning records for electrical wiring fabrication and aircraft installation activities.
- Assign and prioritize work to balance shop capacity across prototype and production builds and prevent avoidable scheduling conflicts.
- Track parts, materials, routing, approvals, fabrication status, and installation progress from the bench through final aircraft integration using APSD AMODS, the Traveler process, and other required internal processes
- Coordinate full-cycle aircraft wiring installation activities; monitor schedule, budget, material, tooling, and workload constraints; and promptly notify APSD management of potential conflicts.
- Analyze component drawings, wiring diagrams, aircraft publications, and other design data to prepare technical assessments and design artifacts within programmatic, airworthiness, and functional constraints.
- Use engineering tools to develop design concepts; collaborate with drafters, engineers, project leads, and shop personnel; and define tooling needed to fabricate and install electrical designs.
- Support quality inspection and configuration management requirements in accordance with APSD processes, NAVAIR 505, SAE AS50881, and established procedures.
- Lead complex technical tasks with little to no guidance, mentor junior team members, coordinate team efforts, and participate in planning and estimating meetings.
Competencies:
- Electrical Systems Expertise: Applies advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic principles, avionics, wiring harnesses, wiring assemblies, and associated mechanical components.
- Planning, Scheduling & Workload Coordination: Develops schedules, manages competing priorities, balances shop capacity, and identifies conflicts early.
- Aircraft Harness Fabrication & Installation: Demonstrates expert knowledge of harness fabrication and full-cycle aircraft installation, including material, tooling, routing, inspection, and integration requirements.
- Technical Analysis & Design Integration: Interprets complex design data, develops sound technical assessments and concepts, and integrates multidisciplinary input.
- Quality & Process Compliance: Applies APSD processes, Traveler and configuration controls, quality inspection practices, NAVAIR 505, and SAE AS50881 requirements.
- Leadership, Communication & Judgment: Works independently, directs and mentors team members, coordinates cross-functional work, communicates risks, and recommends practical solutions.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent plus successful completion of trade or technical school, undergraduate coursework, or military school coursework in drafting, mechanical drawing, or engineering drawing.
- A minimum of 15 years of experience performing the stated functions.
- Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic principles and expertise in avionics, aircraft harness fabrication, full-cycle aircraft installation, and applicable quality inspection processes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, travelers, workload assignments, priorities, fabrication tracking, and installation tracking.
- Working knowledge of APSD AMODS, the APSD Traveler process, internal processes, NAVAIR 505, and SAE AS50881.
- Ability to interpret component drawings, wiring diagrams, aircraft publications, and design data and use engineering tools to develop or evaluate design concepts.
- Strong leadership, communication, coordination, mentoring, and problem-solving skills.
- Must have an active US SECRET Security Clearance.
Travel:
Travel may be required up to 10%.
General:
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the employee may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required. This is a Part-Time position.
Salary Information:
The estimated starting hourly rate for this position between is $70 - $74 per hour however, the successful candidates starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their experience, qualifications, skill set, work location, and market conditions. Pay and Benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company.
EEO Statement:
MTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate employees and applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Who's Hiring
- WSP70

- Burns & McDonnell54

- L3Harris38

- Amazon35

- Sargent & Lundy33

Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing33
- Consulting & Professional Services19
- Automotive15
- Education13
- Energy4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineering technician jobs.
- Associate degree in electrical or electronics technology or a related technical field
- Proficiency with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators
- Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
- Familiarity with programmable logic controllers and industrial automation systems
- Knowledge of electrical safety standards including NFPA 70E and OSHA lockout/tagout procedures
- Certified Electronics Technician credential or equivalent industry certification preferred
Tips for Your Electrical Engineering Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to the discipline
Employers in defense and utilities look for different skills than those in consumer electronics. Customize your resume's skills section to reflect the specific instruments, software, and systems relevant to each posting, whether that's oscilloscopes, PLCs, or RF test equipment.
List certifications prominently near the top
Certifications like CET or an associate degree from an ABET-accredited program often act as filters before a human reads your resume. Put them in a dedicated section near your contact info so hiring managers and applicant tracking systems catch them immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical engineering technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your test equipment
Roles that list specific tools you've used, like LabVIEW, Fluke meters, or spectrum analyzers, are the ones where your application stands out. Filtering for those keywords saves time and puts you in front of employers who already value what you know.
Prepare a hands-on technical walkthrough
Many electrical engineering technician interviews include a bench test or a scenario where you're asked to troubleshoot a circuit on a whiteboard. Practice explaining your diagnostic process out loud, step by step, the way you'd walk a junior tech through it on the job.
Negotiate on shift differential and overtime
In manufacturing and utilities, base pay is often less flexible than shift premiums, on-call rates, and overtime structure. Ask about those specifics during the offer stage rather than accepting a flat number that doesn't reflect the hours the role actually requires.
Electrical Engineering Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical engineering technicians?
The companies hiring the most electrical engineering technicians right now include WSP, Burns & McDonnell, and L3Harris, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Defense contractors, utilities, and large manufacturers tend to post the most volume consistently.
How many electrical engineering technician jobs are remote?
About 48% of electrical engineering technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than many technical roles because the work typically requires hands-on access to equipment. Sub-areas like technical writing, CAD drafting support, and firmware test documentation tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible positions.
How do you become an electrical engineering technician?
Start by completing an associate degree in electrical, electronics, or electromechanical technology from an accredited program, which gives you foundational coursework in circuits, digital systems, and instrumentation. From there, pursue entry-level roles or internships where you can build hands-on experience with test equipment and schematics. Earning a Certified Electronics Technician credential demonstrates competency to employers and helps you move past automated screening filters.
Can you get hired as an electrical engineering technician with little experience?
Yes, entry-level electrical engineering technician roles exist specifically for candidates with an associate degree and limited field experience. Employers in manufacturing and defense often hire recent graduates and train them on proprietary systems. Emphasize any lab coursework, internships, or personal projects involving circuit building, wiring, or test equipment, since demonstrated hands-on exposure matters more than years on a resume at the entry level.
What does the electrical engineering technician interview process look like?
Most interviews start with a phone or video screen focused on your background, the types of equipment you've worked with, and your familiarity with relevant safety standards. An in-person or practical round often follows, which may include a bench troubleshooting exercise, a schematic reading task, or scenario-based questions about how you'd isolate a fault. Some employers also ask about your experience with documentation and how you handle discrepancies between a diagram and a physical system.
Where can I find and apply to electrical engineering technician jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical engineering technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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