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# Aircraft Instrumentation and Assembly Technician at Neon Aerospace

- **Company:** Neon Aerospace
- **Location:** Manchester, CT
- **Compensation:** $28–$31/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-10-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/neonaerospace/jobs/4474444009

## Job description

Aerospace is at a turning point — costs are rising, supply chains are strained, and old ways of building can’t keep up. At Neon Aero, we’re breaking that mold. We move fast, think big, and combine start-up agility with aerospace expertise to design, build, and scale aircraft in ways the industry has never seen. Our team leverages automation, AI-driven tools, and a fully connected digital backbone to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to production.

Here, you won’t just take a job — you’ll help reinvent how the world flies. If you’re ready to solve complex problems, push technology further, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Neon is seeking an Aircraft Instrumentation and Assembly Technician to build aircraft components and test articles and install instrumentation that supports development, ground testing, and flight testing. This hands-on role brings together precision mechanical assembly, sensor installation, wiring, verification, and troubleshooting, with opportunities to guide teammates and improve shop processes.

## Why This Role Matters

- Build aircraft components and test articles to engineering specifications and support reliable development and testing.
- Install and verify strain gauges, thermocouples, accelerometers, pressure transducers, displacement sensors, and associated wiring and data acquisition equipment.
- Troubleshoot assembly and instrumentation issues, maintain accurate installation records, and protect configuration traceability.
- Help small teams meet takt time and quality targets, improve work instructions, and mentor technicians.
- Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Test in hands-on assembly and test environments, responding to changing program milestones.
- Schedule and travel expectations: [Manager to confirm].

## What You’ll Bring

- High school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of aircraft instrumentation, aerospace electrical installation, or aircraft assembly experience, including hands-on sensors and wiring.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, pinout tables, and installation instructions.
- Experience in precision mechanical assembly, aircraft hardware, torque tools, measuring equipment, and wire fabrication and installation, including stripping, crimping, connector assembly, and soldering where specified.
- Knowledge of sensor installation, shielding, grounding, strain relief, and wiring protection; ability to use multimeters and other diagnostic equipment for verification and troubleshooting.
- Experience with AS9100 quality systems, configuration traceability, and documentation.
- Experience leading small teams, meeting takt time and quality targets, improving work instructions, and mentoring, training, auditing, and certifying technicians.
- Attention to detail, independent work, strong technical communication, cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and willingness to cross-train.
- Manual dexterity for precision installation and ability to work in aircraft assembly and test areas. [Manager to confirm additional essential physical requirements.]
- Security and work authorization requirements: [Manager to confirm].

## Preferred

- Experience supporting prototype builds, component testing, or flight test programs.
- Hands-on strain gauge installation and checks, including surface preparation, bonding, bridge wiring, and protective coatings.
- Familiarity with data acquisition systems, signal conditioning, and sensor calibration.
- Experience installing instrumentation on composite aircraft components.
- Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 aerospace wiring and soldering workmanship standards.
- Technical training in avionics, electronics, instrumentation, or aircraft maintenance.

## Why Join Us

- Work alongside elite engineering talent and innovators from across aerospace and tech.
- Be part of a team moving faster than the industry standard.
- Shape solutions that are lower-cost, autonomous, and scalable, the future of aviation.
- Competitive compensation, including equity participation, growth opportunities, and full health benefits (health, vision, dental, 401(k)) designed to support you in and out of work.

This is the expected compensation range for this role. Final compensation will be based on role scope, experience, skills, internal equity and location. This role may also be eligible for bonus/equity/benefits, if applicable. $28—$31 USD

Neon Aero, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

All final candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

At this time, Neon Aero and its divisions are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies.

## About Neon Aerospace

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Manufacturing
- Target customers: B2B – aerospace OEMs, defense contractors, and emerging air vehicle developers (electric, supersonic, hypersonic, space, AI-powered platforms)
- Mission or purpose statement: “Push the boundaries of flight” by uniting electrical, software, and mechanical expertise with trusted partnerships and an unwavering commitment to engineering excellence.

## Products & Services
- **Propellers & Rotors**: Lightweight, high-performance composite propellers and rotors for commercial and defense applications, designed using AI-driven tools and certified to DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254 standards.
- **Actuators**: Linear actuators and electromechanical actuation systems for positioning, propulsion, and environmental control.
- **Engineering Services**: Full lifecycle support – conceptual design, aerodynamic/vibratory prediction, loads analysis, structural design, tooling, composite fabrication, assembly, ground/flight test, and regulatory compliance.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (Post-Series A)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding – $38.5M (Series A, August 2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lockheed Martin Ventures (lead investor, corporate venture capital)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Raised $38.5M in Series A within months of founding
  - Actively hiring across multiple engineering disciplines (14 open positions as of mid-2026)
  - Operating from three locations: Santa Clara, CA (HQ); Irvine, CA; Manchester, CT
  - Building a Tier-1 U.S. supplier position with a backlog of commercial and defense programs

## Competitive Advantages
- **Regulatory Expertise**: All products are built for aviation and fully meet DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254 certification standards – a critical moat in aerospace.
- **AI-Driven Design**: Proprietary AI tools automate repetitive work, generate design options, and improve with each cycle, producing lighter, stronger, and more affordable products.
- **Startup Agility**: Combines Silicon Valley speed with deep aerospace experience, compressing development timelines and reducing costs without compromising safety.
- **Elite Team**: Leadership includes veterans from Archer, Bell Flight, Bombardier, Supernal, and Google X, bringing proven track records in certifying aircraft and scaling production.

## Strategic Focus
- Scale production capacity for next-generation aircraft programs (electric, supersonic, hypersonic, defense).
- Deepen partnerships with major OEMs and defense primes (e.g., Lockheed Martin).
- Continue investing in AI-driven design and digital backbone to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to production.
- Expand into new verticals including advanced mobility, robotics, and autonomous systems.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Startup environment that attracts “rare engineering talent” with both regulatory expertise and a drive for rapid innovation. Core values include transparency, challenging convention, moving fast while staying safe, and pursuing excellence.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid – roles are based in Irvine, CA and Manchester, CT. No fully remote positions listed; onsite presence expected for hands-on hardware development.
- **Compensation & Benefits**: Competitive base salary (e.g., Mechanical Engineer range $110,000–$123,750 USD), equity participation, full health/vision/dental benefits, 401K, and growth opportunities.
- **Team**: Work alongside engineers from Archer, Bell, Bombardier, and other top aerospace firms on real hardware that goes from concept to production.
- **Impact**: Directly contribute to shaping the future of aviation with lower-cost, autonomous, and scalable solutions.

## Sources
1. [neon.aero](https://www.neon.aero/)
2. [PitchBook](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/1083536-38)
3. [Greenhouse Job Board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/neonaerospace)
4. [MapQuest](https://www.mapquest.com/us/california/neon-aero-inc-799118505)
5. [Greenhouse – Mechanical Engineer Job Posting](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/neonaerospace/jobs/4241556009)

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