JOB TITLE: Avionics Operations Engineer (Early Career) - Onsite
LOCATION: Mojave, CA
SALARY: $83,000-146,500/year
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Support integration, testing, and operations of launch vehicle avionics and electrical systems
Write and execute procedures for testing and operations
Identify and address vehicle discrepancies
Support vehicle system troubleshooting
Maintain configuration control over major avionics system elements (wiring diagrams, 3D CAD, work orders, etc.)
Coordinate with subsystem leads to develop requirements, test plans, and procedures
Collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop technical solutions
Analyze system design adequacy and performance to meet program requirements
Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to meet technical and program requirements
Support external customer needs, including range integration, launch license applications, safety documentation, and payload integration
Prepare presentations and support design reviews throughout vehicle development
Support ground and/or flight testing as required
Provide regular updates to the Avionics Lead (weekly/monthly)
Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments
Requirements:
Knowledge and experience in one or more: electrical engineering, avionics, electronics, software development, circuit design, experimental aircraft, or launch vehicle integration
Experience troubleshooting Ethernet networks
Experience creating wiring diagrams and circuit schematics
Experience with flight vehicle troubleshooting and modifications
Electrical design analysis experience (e.g., power budgets, thermal analysis, RF budgets)
Experience with system analysis (e.g., telemetry bandwidth, link margin)
Excellent written communication and documentation skills
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and work independently
Experience in complex aerospace system development
Programming in C/C++, Python, XML
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft electrical power systems
Experience with data acquisition and instrumentation (thermocouples, accelerometers, strain gauges)
Knowledge of environmental testing (vibration, thermal, shock)
Experience architecting Avionics and Data Acquisition systems for experimental vehicles
Knowledge of IEEE 802.3 networking standards and IRIG-106 telemetry standards
Experience on a Mission Control Center console during flight operations
Active security clearance
Siemens Capital / Mentor Graphics
MATLAB
LabVIEW
Familiarity with configuration management systems (e.g., JIRA)
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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