-Avionics Technician

We are seeking an experienced Avionics Electronics Technician to assemble, test, and qualify flight-grade avionics and related electronic hardware. This hands-on position includes PCBA soldering, component-level board work, wire-harness fabrication, electronics testing, and the integration of avionics into testbeds.

Candidates with aviation, avionics, wire-harness or cable-assembly experience are strongly preferred.

The successful candidate must be available to begin work quickly following acceptance of an offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble flight-grade avionics, electronic components, and related hardware.
• Test and qualify avionics according to engineering requirements and established procedures.
• Perform PCBA soldering, inspection, repair, and component-level board work.
• Build wire harnesses and cable assemblies from drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Integrate avionics and ground-support hardware into electronic testbeds.
• Use power supplies, handheld multimeters, and other electronic laboratory equipment.
• Perform work using ESD-safe handling practices and established ESD controls.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and written assembly procedures.
• Use torque wrenches, screwdrivers, and other common hand tools.
• Support continuous improvement, 5S, and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and quality-focused work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience assembling avionics, medical devices, aerospace electronics, or products in another safety-critical manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience with ESD prevention and control procedures.
• Thorough understanding of basic electronics theory, including voltage, resistance, and current.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and written assembly procedures.
• Proficiency using basic electronic test equipment, including power supplies and handheld multimeters.
• Experience using common hand tools, including torque wrenches and screwdrivers.
• Ability to consistently perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to begin work quickly after receiving and accepting an offer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, Avionics Technology, or a related technical field.

• Previous aviation, aerospace, or flight-hardware manufacturing experience.

• Hands-on experience building and inspecting wire harnesses and cable assemblies.

• Current or previously held certification in one or more of the following:

• IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

• IPC/WHMA-A-620, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

• J-STD-001, Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies

• IPC-7711/7721, Rework, Modification, and Repair of Electronic Assemblies

• Experience using HiPot equipment to test wire harnesses or cable assemblies.

• Experience with staking, conformal coating, or potting electronic components.

• Experience working with high-voltage systems.

• NFPA 70E electrical-safety training.

• Experience working in an ANSI/ESD S20.20-controlled environment.

• Experience working within an AS9100 aerospace quality management system.

• Familiarity with 5S, Lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma principles.