Avionics Technician III

Job Title: Avionics Technician III

Job Description

In this role, you will install, inspect, test, adjust, and repair avionics equipment and systems while performing equipment setup and maintenance activities. You will use precision measurement tools to fabricate fixtures for use, including non-flight parts with standard alloys and simple geometry, and perform precision cleaning and chemistry processes. Adhering to general best shop practices, including PPE and shop safety requirements, you will demonstrate correct packaging and handling requirements for all hardware. Additionally, you will apply 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness in your daily tasks, collaborate with team members to ensure high-quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines, and document and report any issues or discrepancies found during inspections and tests.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test, adjust, and repair avionics equipment and systems.
• Perform equipment setup and maintenance activities.
• Use precision measurement tools to fabricate fixtures, including non-flight parts with standard alloys and simple geometry.
• Perform precision cleaning and chemistry processes.
• Adhere to general best shop practices, including PPE and shop safety requirements.
• Demonstrate correct packaging and handling requirements for all hardware.
• Apply 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness in daily tasks.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure high-quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines.
• Document and report any issues or discrepancies found during inspections and tests.

Essential Skills

• 3 or more years of experience.
• Experience with soldering, crimping, and harness build.
• Experience with electronics testing.
• Experience with board repair.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with avionics systems and equipment, including navigation, communication, and flight control systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• IPC-620 certification for wire harnessing.
• J-STD-001 or J-Standard certification for soldering assemblies (nice to have).
• Experience with Visio, Excel, and/or CAD Drawing software.
• Experience with fabrication and test.
• Experience with non-conformance resolution.
• NASA Certifications for soldering, crimping & harnesses.
• Experience with harness fabrication.
• Experience with vacuum chambers.
• Good time-management skills.

Work Environment

You will work a typical day shift, engaging in innovative projects with a supportive team culture. Unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge space technology are available. The work involves a cleanroom environment, supporting programs such as the Tranche 2 satellite program, AJAX, and Dream Weaver. The work environment promotes a healthy work-life balance, offering opportunities for growth and collaboration. You must be able to lift 50 lbs and climb a 13-foot ladder.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Louisville, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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