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Tucson, AZ (Onsite) | Aerospace & Avionics
9/80 Schedule Available – Every Other Friday Off

Where Troubleshooting Skills Meet Real Aircraft Systems
Every aircraft in the sky depends on components that were tested, verified, and proven reliable before they ever left the factory floor. Behind that reliability is someone who knows how to trace a failure to its actual cause,  not just patch the symptom.

At Universal Avionics, our Manufacturing Test & Troubleshooting Engineers are that person. You'll work hands-on with circuit cards, cable assemblies, and test systems, solving problems that directly affect the safety and performance of avionics used around the world.

If you'd rather find the real cause of a failure than just clear the fault code, we'd love to meet you.

The Opportunity
At Universal Avionics, we develop advanced avionics, enhanced vision systems, and intelligent cockpit technologies that improve aviation safety and situational awareness worldwide.

For more than 40 years, Universal Avionics has been a trusted innovator in aerospace technology, supporting commercial airlines, business aviation, cargo operations, and special mission aircraft around the globe. As part of Elbit Systems, we combine the agility of a collaborative engineering organization with the strength and global reach of a leading aerospace and defense company.

Our Tucson, Arizona site is home to manufacturing, test engineering, and cross-functional operations teams building and supporting these next-generation avionics systems, an environment where hands-on problem-solvers work closely with design and quality engineering, and where the fixes you make on the floor directly shape product reliability.

As a Manufacturing Test & Troubleshooting Engineer, you'll be the technical link between Operations, Test Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality, and Design,  troubleshooting hardware, software, and test issues, driving root cause investigations, and helping make sure every unit that leaves the floor meets the standard it was designed to.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot circuit card assemblies, cable/harness builds, box-build systems, and production test equipment down to true root cause,  not just the symptom
• Partner with Test and Process Engineering to strengthen test procedures, troubleshooting guides, and work instructions
• Mentor and support technicians in real time, sharing electronics fundamentals and troubleshooting technique
• Support New Product Introduction as designs move from prototype into full production
• Track yield, test failure trends, and recurring defects to get ahead of production issues
• Redline drawings, schematics, and work instructions when documentation doesn't match reality
• Contribute to Material Review Board and Configuration Control Board discussions that shape how products get built
• Support first article inspection, validation, and verification for assemblies and test fixtures

What We're Looking For

• Strong, practical troubleshooting instincts across electronic and electro-mechanical systems
• Comfortable reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation,  and catching when something's wrong
• Hands-on experience with test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, and similar tools)
• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field,  or 7+ years of equivalent hands-on experience in electronics or aerospace manufacturing
• Clear communicator who can explain technical issues to engineers, technicians, and non-technical stakeholders alike
• Bonus: experience in high-reliability, regulated, or aerospace/defense manufacturing (AS9100, ISO9001, FAA), IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD-001 certification, or NPI support experience

Why Employees Love Working Here

• Work directly on systems that fly in aircraft around the world,  your fixes have real impact
• Solve genuinely difficult, hands-on technical problems, not routine maintenance
• Close collaboration with Design, Test, Process, and Quality Engineering,  no working in a silo
• Mentor and help shape the next generation of manufacturing technicians
• 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• Be part of a global aerospace and defense organization (Elbit Systems) with the feel of a close-knit engineering team

What Success Looks Like

• Root causes get identified and resolved, not just patched, with recurring defects trending down
• Work instructions and test procedures are clear enough that technicians don't have to guess
• Technicians grow more capable because you took the time to teach, not just fix
• New products move from engineering into production without avoidable rework
• Strong working relationships across Operations, Engineering, and Quality

Our Mindset & Core Values

Innovation. We advance avionics technology through creative engineering and continuous improvement.
Excellence. We hold ourselves to high standards in quality, reliability, and execution.
Resilience. We solve complex technical challenges in demanding aerospace environments.
"Yes, I Can" Ownership.  We value team members who are proactive, collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.

Benefits & Perks
Benefits begin on your first day as a full-time employee.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with safe harbor match within 60 days
• 9/80 work schedule option
• Every other Friday off
• Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• And more

Relocation assistance is available.

Work Environment
This role is based onsite in Tucson, Arizona due to the hands-on nature of troubleshooting circuit card assemblies, supporting final assembly and test operations, and working directly with technicians, test fixtures, and production equipment.

Ready to Put Your Troubleshooting Skills to Work?
If you like solving problems that actually matter, and want to see your fixes fly, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more: UniversalAvionics.com
Universal Avionics' products and technology are subject to U.S. export laws and regulations, including ITAR and EAR requirements. Employment eligibility may depend on work authorization and citizenship status in accordance with these regulations.