Aircraft Instrumentation and Assembly Technician

Neon Aerospace•Manchester, CT

About The Position

Neon Aero is seeking an Aircraft Instrumentation and Assembly Technician to build aircraft components and test articles and install instrumentation supporting development, ground testing, and flight testing. The hands-on role combines precision mechanical assembly, sensor installation, wiring, verification, and troubleshooting, with opportunities to guide teammates and improve shop processes. The technician will work with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Test in hands-on assembly and test environments, adapting to changing program milestones. The role also involves maintaining accurate installation records and configuration traceability, and helping small teams meet takt-time and quality targets. The expected compensation range is $28–$31 USD. Final compensation depends on role scope, experience, skills, internal equity, and location. The role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits, if applicable. Neon Aero offers equity participation, growth opportunities, and health, vision, dental, and 401(k) benefits. Final candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of aircraft instrumentation, aerospace electrical installation, or aircraft assembly experience, including hands-on sensor and wiring work.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, pinout tables, and installation instructions.
Experience in precision mechanical assembly, aircraft hardware, torque tools, measuring equipment, and wire fabrication and installation, including stripping, crimping, connector assembly, and soldering where specified.
Knowledge of sensor installation, shielding, grounding, strain relief, and wiring protection.
Ability to use multimeters and other diagnostic equipment for verification and troubleshooting.
Experience with AS9100 quality systems, configuration traceability, and documentation.
Experience leading small teams, meeting takt-time and quality targets, improving work instructions, and mentoring, training, auditing, and certifying technicians.
Attention to detail, ability to work independently, strong technical communication, cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving ability, and willingness to cross-train.
Manual dexterity for precision installation and ability to work in aircraft assembly and test areas.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting prototype builds, component testing, or flight test programs.
Hands-on strain gauge installation and checks, including surface preparation, bonding, bridge wiring, and protective coatings.
Familiarity with data acquisition systems, signal conditioning, and sensor calibration.
Experience installing instrumentation on composite aircraft components.
Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 aerospace wiring and soldering workmanship standards.
Technical training in avionics, electronics, instrumentation, or aircraft maintenance.

Responsibilities

Build aircraft components and test articles to engineering specifications.
Install and verify strain gauges, thermocouples, accelerometers, pressure transducers, displacement sensors, associated wiring, and data acquisition equipment.
Perform precision mechanical assembly, sensor installation, wiring, verification, and troubleshooting.
Maintain accurate installation records and protect configuration traceability.
Help small teams meet takt-time and quality targets.
Improve work instructions and mentor technicians.
Work with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Test in assembly and test environments while responding to changing program milestones.