Test Engineer I - INTERNAL ONLY

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.

This is an onsite role in Prescott, Arizona.

Canyon AeroConnect is located in the historic heart of the American West, Prescott, Arizona. Surrounded by Northern Arizona’s natural beauty, we’re just a short drive from the majestic Grand Canyon, the iconic red-rocks of Sedona and the exciting desert-metropolis of Phoenix.

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.

We are seeking dynamic thinkers who could be integral team members for our high-tech avionics’ products.

Here are examples of what you will be doing:

You will challenge the status quo for how we do Engineering.

Like many Aerospace and Defense companies, we grew up in a waterfall/stage-gate process and standard V-Model. We know rigid strategies will not work in the dynamic, global environment we have now. We have developed and will continue to develop Agile philosophies in our design factory.

Every team member is encouraged to challenge the way we do business. 

We use continuous improvement to drive productivity, allowing more focus on core design tasks. This is key if you value defining your own future and creating new opportunities. 

You will do actual design work. 

First and foremost, we want to be design engineers doing design work. This means applying creativity and continuous improvement to ensure we do actual design work, not bureaucratic paperwork.

You will grow domain knowledge and best practices to pass this knowledge on to the next generation of engineers.

Who are we looking for:

We are hiring for a Test Engineer 1 level position, where individuals at this level work under direct supervision. They are responsible for entry level engineering duties. They use basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals within their degree program to complete project subtasks. It is typical that these individuals interact with internal customers and teams to complete tasks; however, may have limited exposure to external customers.

The individual must be able to meet all minimum standards within 90 days.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determines process for testing a particular component, assembly, or system


• Creates test utilities, sets up engineering test environments, performs tests, and creates test reports for engineering verification and qualification testing. 


• Captures Automated Test Equipment (ATE) system and software requirements with traceability to specifications and standards while providing evidence of test coverage. 


• Derive requirements and test procedures for Aerospace test applications


• Develops test solutions for factory, customer, and/or factory sub-supplier while considering cost, throughput, accuracy, and maintainability. 


• Develops methods to collect, analyze, and report quality data in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.


• Sets objectives and delivers results that have a direct impact on the accomplishments within the job area. 


• Interfaces/coordinates with the factory and other engineering disciplines.


• Obtain and provide information to others within the organization.


• Comply and uphold Canyon AeroConnect SHE policies and standards.


• Comply with the Canyon AeroConnect Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.


• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Limited use and/or application of basic engineering principles, concepts and practices.


• Knowledge of LabVIEW, Visual Basic, Python, MATLAB, or C# SW programming is a plus


• Basic understanding of Mechanical systems


• Exceptional MS Office skills


• Ability to create test procedures and reports


• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills


• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field


• No previous professional experience is required.

Physical Demands:

• Tasks involve light physical effort in sedentary to light work; may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects or materials (≤ 30 lbs.)


• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation

Work Environment :

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions


• While performing the aforementioned job duties, the employee mainly works in an office setting that is relatively quiet and has temperature-controlled systems

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive of every job function, duty and responsibility. Duties may increase, decrease and/or change as deemed necessary to support the department operations.