General Engineering - Talent Pool

Canyon Aeroconnect•Prescott, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Canyon AeroConnect stands as one of the world’s leading suppliers of avionic-standard aircraft communications, navigation and audio/intercom systems. Canyon’s products have been widely adopted and proven in-service across a wide range of civilian, paramilitary and military fixed-wing and rotorcraft applications. Over the years, we’ve become known as the benchmark in aircraft tactical communication and audio equipment for Air Ambulance, Law Enforcement, SAR, EMS, Electronic News Gathering, Military and Marine applications. Products include digital and analog radio/audio management systems, Tac/Com, VHF/UHF radio systems, intercoms, data interface accessories, and aural warning. Canyon AeroConnect maintains an ongoing talent pipeline for engineering professionals across multiple disciplines including Systems, Electrical/RF, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Test. We regularly seek professionals in the following areas: Systems Support system architecture, requirements development, and interface definition. Assist with safety assessments (FHA, FMEA) and certification documentation. Maintain requirements for traceability and verification of records. Electrical / FPGA / RF Design and analyze avionics circuits, PCBs, wiring, and power distribution systems. Develop and verify FPGA hardware in accordance with DO-254 guidance. Design and integrate RF components including antennas, transceivers, filters, and amplifiers. Perform RF analysis, signal integrity evaluation, and EMI/EMC mitigation. Support environmental qualification testing per DO-160. Mechanical Engineering Design avionics enclosures, mounting provisions, structural brackets, thermal management solutions, and antenna installations. Ensure compliance with environmental, vibration, thermal, and structural requirements. Support installation design packages and aircraft integration drawings. Collaborate with structural teams regarding antenna placement, grounding, bonding, and lightning protection. Manufacturing Support Partner with production teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA). Develop manufacturing work instructions and support first article inspections (FAI). Support supplier qualification and technical oversight. Resolve production nonconformances and support root cause and corrective action processes. Test and Certification Develop and execute verification and validation test plans. Support bench, environmental, ground, and flight testing. Prepare test reports and certification documentation. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field Experience in aerospace, avionics or aircraft environments Familiarity with FAA certification processes Competencies Systems-level thinking and multidisciplinary integration capability. Strong understanding of safety-critical design principles. Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline. Effective communicator across engineering, quality, operations, and regulatory teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated aerospace environment. Acts with accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and compliance impacts. Canyon AeroConnect is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor committed to affirmative action. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As a federal contractor, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. This position is being listed in accordance with federal contractor obligations under 41 CFR 60-300 and 41 CFR 60-741. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in the interview process, or perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at charlene.mackelprang@canyonaero.com or 928-708-1550.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field
Experience in aerospace, avionics or aircraft environments
Familiarity with FAA certification processes
Systems-level thinking and multidisciplinary integration capability.
Strong understanding of safety-critical design principles.
Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline.
Effective communicator across engineering, quality, operations, and regulatory teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated aerospace environment.
Acts with accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and compliance impacts.

Responsibilities

Support system architecture, requirements development, and interface definition.
Assist with safety assessments (FHA, FMEA) and certification documentation.
Maintain requirements for traceability and verification of records.
Design and analyze avionics circuits, PCBs, wiring, and power distribution systems.
Develop and verify FPGA hardware in accordance with DO-254 guidance.
Design and integrate RF components including antennas, transceivers, filters, and amplifiers.
Perform RF analysis, signal integrity evaluation, and EMI/EMC mitigation.
Support environmental qualification testing per DO-160.
Design avionics enclosures, mounting provisions, structural brackets, thermal management solutions, and antenna installations.
Ensure compliance with environmental, vibration, thermal, and structural requirements.
Support installation design packages and aircraft integration drawings.
Collaborate with structural teams regarding antenna placement, grounding, bonding, and lightning protection.
Partner with production teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA).
Develop manufacturing work instructions and support first article inspections (FAI).
Support supplier qualification and technical oversight.
Resolve production nonconformances and support root cause and corrective action processes.
Develop and execute verification and validation test plans.
Support bench, environmental, ground, and flight testing.
Prepare test reports and certification documentation.