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About the Role

Aechelon Technology, Inc. is a leading producer of 3D simulator content. We seek individuals passionate about real-time computer graphics to enhance pilot safety. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with top talent in the graphics industry.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering integration, qualification, production readiness, and lifecycle support of PC-based workstations, servers, and embedded computing platforms.
Assemble, configure, upgrade, and maintain prototype, qualification, and lab computer systems.
Execute documented functional, compatibility, performance, power, thermal, reliability, and stress-testing procedures.
Analyze and document test results, failures, observations, troubleshooting steps, and recommended follow-up actions.
Reproduce and troubleshoot hardware, firmware, driver, and system-level issues, escalating findings when additional engineering analysis is required.
Assist with the qualification of new, replacement, revised, or end-of-life components.
Compare proposed hardware changes against established technical, performance, compatibility, thermal, power, and lifecycle requirements.
Support prototype builds, pilot production, first-article evaluation, RMAs, and the transition of qualified hardware designs to manufacturing.
Maintain engineering records, including bills of materials, hardware configuration records, test procedures, qualification reports, issue records, and work instructions.
Coordinate with Platform Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, vendors, and contract manufacturers to investigate and resolve hardware-related issues.
Maintain safe, organized, and functional engineering lab and hardware work areas.
Support the tracking, shipping, receiving, and inventory of engineering prototypes, qualification hardware, replacement parts, returned materials, and test equipment.
Follow documented safety, quality, configuration-management, and export-control requirements.
Perform other related platform engineering and hardware qualification duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field; or an associate degree with relevant hands-on technical experience.
Typically a minimum of two years of experience assembling, testing, maintaining, or troubleshooting computer hardware. Relevant internships, academic projects, military experience, certifications, technical support experience, or personal projects may be considered.
Working knowledge of PC or server hardware, including processors, memory, storage, graphics devices, power supplies, cooling systems, PCI Express devices, and network interfaces.
Hands-on experience installing, configuring, upgrading, and troubleshooting computer hardware.
General understanding of BIOS/UEFI configuration, firmware updates, hardware drivers, and operating-system installation.
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows-based systems.
Ability to execute documented test procedures, accurately record results, identify abnormal behavior, and recognize when an issue requires escalation.
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to hardware troubleshooting and technical documentation.
Ability to manage multiple engineering assignments with limited day-to-day supervision, seeking guidance primarily on new or unfamiliar assignments.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to safely lift and move computer equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work with export-controlled technology, including meeting applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements.

Skills

Computer hardware integration
Hardware qualification
Troubleshooting
Product lifecycle support
PC hardware
Server hardware
Embedded computing platforms
Hardware assembly
Hardware configuration
Hardware testing
Hardware maintenance
BIOS/UEFI configuration
Firmware updates
Hardware drivers
Operating system installation
Microsoft Windows
Technical documentation
Hardware qualification
Benchmarking
Diagnostics
Thermal testing
Power measurement
Reliability testing
Stress-testing tools
Test equipment operation
Computer networking
Ethernet switch configuration
Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
Jira
Perforce
Configuration management
Bill of materials maintenance
Engineering change records
Product configurations
Test reports
Manufacturing processes
RMA processes
Contract manufacturing
Inventory management
Shipping processes
Receiving processes
Hardware engineering lab operations
Production environment operations
Help desk support
Technical support
Microsoft Office
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Server+
CompTIA Network+

Location

California

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Associate
Early-career

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
Associate degree with relevant hands-on technical experience

Salary/Compensations

$120,000 - $140,000 per year

Benefits

Company performance-based profit sharing
401k
100% employer paid health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, std, ltd, and life insurance plans)

About the Company

Aechelon Technology, Inc. is a leading producer of 3D simulator content, including Geospecific visual/sensor databases and realistic 3D models.
We seek people who share our passion for real-time computer graphics and commitment to our mission of helping make our Nation’s pilots safer.
We will give you a chance to work with some of the most talented people in the graphics industry.

Equal Opportunity

Aechelon Technology is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to providing access and opportunities to individuals with disabilities.
If you are an applicant who is unable to fully utilize/access our application process because of a disability, Aechelon Technology will provide a reasonable accommodation.
Please send an email to hr_team@aechelon.com to request that accommodation, and please be sure to include a detailed description of your requested accommodation, your name and preferred method of contact.