Cherokee Federal · 15 hours ago
Engineering Technician
Pryor, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expCherokee Federal is a trusted partner for federal clients, focused on solving complex challenges. The Engineering Technician role involves supporting the development, testing, and installation of aviation weather equipment through hands-on technical assistance and documentation management.
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Responsibilities
Support prototype builds of new or revised aviation weather equipment assemblies
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and SOW language to determine technical approach and material requirements
Update and revise CAD drawings and redlines (mechanical / electrical)
Support engineering development testing and production acceptance testing
Provide onsite technical support to engineering, integration, and field installation teams
Develop routing concepts for electrical conduit and cable harnessing between equipment components
Assist in developing procedures + method statements for installing equipment inside fiberglass shelters
Assist in the installation and integration of aviation weather equipment
Maintain complete and accurate documentation, design notes, test records, and configuration control feedback
Support continuous improvement efforts in manufacturability, accuracy, repeatability, and installation efficiency
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma is required
5+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment (electronics / electro-mechanical preferred)
Experience with AutoCAD is required
Good oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team, are prerequisites
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and revise engineering drawings (CAD experience required)
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical assembly practices
Proficient with common shop tools, fixtures, measurement equipment, and general fabrication support
Ability to travel occasionally to support onsite work or equipment installations (continental US + Alaska)
Experience supporting FAA contracts and/or aviation weather / NAVAIDS equipment
Experience with prototype builds or R&D engineering support
Experience developing installation procedures or process documentation
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Preferred
Experience with Autodesk Fusion is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Other possible benefits as provided
Company
Cherokee Federal
Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clint Bickett
Chief Operating Officer
Charity Mackenzie
Executive Staff Coordinator to VP of HR and CIO
Recent News
2025-11-18
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