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Since our beginnings in a Dallas hangar in 1985, we’ve grown into a global leader in aviation technology driven by innovation, precision, and a relentless pursuit of better in-flight experiences. From pioneering digital audio and lighting systems to uniting with STG Aerospace and ALTO Aviation under one brand, we continue to lead the way in cabin systems integration for business and commercial aircraft. Join us as we shape the future of aviation where lighting, entertainment, safety, and audio come together to elevate every journey.\nOur Company\nWe are a team of engineers, innovators, creators, and problem solvers who are passionate about building smarter solutions for the aviation industry.\nThrough the combined strengths of our specialized brands and capabilities, Heads Up Technologies brings together deep technical expertise, modern design thinking, and a collaborative approach to support customers across every stage of the product lifecycle.\nOur Culture\nAt Heads Up Technologies, our culture is grounded in shared values that guide how we work and grow.\nIntegrity\nWe act with honesty, accountability, and respect in everything we do.\nTeamwork\nWe collaborate across teams and disciplines to achieve the best outcomes.\nExcellence\nWe are committed to delivering high-quality work and continuously improving.\nExpertise\nWe leverage our knowledge and experience to solve complex challenges\nOur Mission\nTo elevate the aviation experience by delivering intelligent, integrated solutions powered by exceptional people.\nWhy work with us?\nJoining Heads Up Technologies means being part of a team that is shaping the future of aviation.\nWe offer an environment where employees are empowered to contribute, grow their careers, and make a direct impact on innovative products used across the globe. Whether you are developing technology or supporting business operations, your work here matters.\nBenefits and Perks\nAt Heads Up Technologies, we are committed to supporting the health, well being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support life at work and beyond.\nBenefits may include:\nMedical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield (Company Paid)\nDental and vision coverage\nHealth Savings Account option with company contribution, if eligible\nCompany paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance\nCompany paid Long Term Disability coverage\nVoluntary Short Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance\nEmployee Assistance and Wellness Support resources\nVirtual care access\nBenefit Resource Center support\nPaid time off and paid holidays\nBenefit eligibility and coverage are based on employment status, plan documents, and company policy. Official plan documents govern all benefits.\nAbout the role\nHeads Up Technologies is seeking an Electronics Technician to support new product development and design engineering through hands on testing, qualification support, and prototype build activities. Working under the direction of the engineering team, this role helps move products from concept through manufacturing release while collaborating closely with electrical, mechanical, software, and FPGA engineers.\nKey Details\nWork Days and Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility to set the schedule.\nLocation: Onsite in Addison, Texas.\nDepartment: Engineering.\nPosition Type: Full time.\nPrimary Focus: New product development and design engineering support.\nWork Eligibility: Must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.\nWhat you'll do\nWhat You'll Do\nSet up, instrument, and operate environmental test chambers for temperature, humidity, altitude, and thermal shock testing of new products.\nSupport and execute highly accelerated life testing, including fixture setup, thermal and vibration profile execution, powered functional monitoring, and capture of failure signatures.\nSupport environmental and electrical qualification testing to RTCA DO-160G, including temperature and altitude, temperature variation, humidity, vibration, shock and crash safety, power input, and related sections, both in house and at outside test laboratories.\nWrite, redline, and maintain test plans, test procedures, and test setup documentation, and recommend improvements when a procedure does not match the hardware or intent of the test.\nRecord test results accurately and completely, including data logs, photographs, instrument screenshots, and pass or fail observations, and produce clear test reports and HALT summaries for engineering review.\nIdentify, document, and escalate anomalies and failures observed during testing; support engineers with troubleshooting and root cause analysis; and retest after corrective action.\nAssemble prototype and engineering development units according to drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of material, and direction from engineering.\nPerform hand soldering, component level rework, and printed circuit board modifications, including surface mount and through hole parts, blue wire modifications, and component removal and replacement.\nFabricate and modify cable and harness assemblies, including cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, connector termination, shielding, labeling, and continuity verification.\nBuild mechanical and electromechanical assemblies, install hardware, and integrate subassemblies into complete units for testing.\nSet up, operate, and maintain test equipment and laboratory fixtures, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, function generators, and data acquisition systems.\nMaintain calibration status, cleanliness, ESD controls, and general readiness of the test laboratory and prototype build area.\nSupport the transition of new products to manufacturing by providing feedback on assembly, testability, and workmanship and helping validate production test procedures and fixtures.\nPerform other tasks as needed to support new product development, including expediting parts, kitting builds, and assisting with engineering experiments and demonstrations.\nRequired Qualifications\nAssociate of Applied Science degree in Electronics or Electrical Technology, completion of a military electronics technical school, or equivalent training.\nThree or more years of hands on experience in electronics testing, electronics assembly, or a comparable technician role.\nDemonstrated hand soldering and rework skills on printed circuit boards, including surface mount and through hole components.\nExperience building and modifying cable and wire harness assemblies, including crimping, connector termination, and continuity verification.\nAbility to read and work from schematics, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of material, and written test procedures.\nExperience with common electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and function generators.\nStrong written documentation skills with the ability to record test setups, observations, and results clearly enough for an engineer to reproduce them.\nExcellent attention to detail, disciplined record keeping, and a methodical approach to repetitive test sequences.\nBasic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to learn test automation and data logging software.\nAbility to lift and move test articles, fixtures, and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and work safely in a laboratory environment with chambers, shakers, and powered test setups.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in aerospace, avionics, defense, or another regulated manufacturing environment.\nHands on experience with environmental chambers, HALT or HASS systems, or vibration and shock test equipment.\nFamiliarity with RTCA DO-160G or similar environmental and electrical qualification standards.\nIPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.\nExperience supporting new product development or engineering prototype builds rather than production only assembly.\nFamiliarity with ESD control practices and workmanship standards.\nExperience with data acquisition and test automation tools such as LabVIEW or Python scripting.\nExperience working within a PLM, ERP, or MRP system and documenting work against work orders and revision controlled drawings.\nNo recruiting agencies, please. 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