Cherokee Nation · 8 hours ago
Engineering Technician
Pryor, OK, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expCherokee Nation is a division of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on solving complex challenges for federal clients. The Engineering Technician supports the development, testing, and installation of aviation weather equipment, contributing to equipment integration and continuous improvement efforts.
CommunitiesGovernmentService Industry
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)
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Preferred
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
Experience with Autodesk Fusion is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
And other possible benefits as provided.
Company
Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation is a tribal community in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.37MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesU.S. Department of TransportationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2025-06-11Grant· $1.27M
2025-01-13Grant· $10.7M
2023-10-23Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Cassie Osburn
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Erika Warner
HR Business Partner
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