Avionics Hardware Technician

Summary
Provide hands-on support for engineering, production, and manufacturing activities involving electro-mechanical systems, avionics hardware, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, assembly, and repair. Work includes component fabrication, system checkout, fault isolation, wire harness repair/testing, soldering, mechanical assembly, and supporting flight-grade hardware in laboratory and manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair, test, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical assemblies.
• Build and support development, test, and flight hardware systems.
• Perform wiring, soldering, wire harness fabrication, and component-level board work.
• Support engineering teams with assembly improvements and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct operational testing, fault isolation, inspections, and repairs.
• Work with high-voltage systems, battery systems, RF assemblies, and avionics hardware.
• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance standards in manufacturing environments.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in aerospace avionics or related technical fields.
• Experience with soldering, electronics assembly tools, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Experience with wire harness fabrication, repair, and testing.
• Familiarity with ESD environments, tool accountability, and inspection standards.
• Ability to read schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and support overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience with launch vehicle, propulsion, CCA, or PCBA assembly/repair.
• Knowledge of IPC and J-STD standards (610, 620, 7711/7721).
• Experience documenting non-conformances and repair processes.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, electronic work orders, and configuration management systems.