Job Description
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking a few qualified Lead Avionics Integration Technicians in San Jose, CA. This is an opportunity to work with a growing company.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Avionics Integration Technician to join our aviation team. In this role, you will build, route, test, and troubleshoot complex electrical wiring harnesses for advanced air aviation systems. You will work closely with manufacturing engineers and design teams to perform root-cause analysis, execute modifications, and ensure the highest standards of aerospace safety and quality.
This is a critical backfill role perfect for a detail-oriented technician with a strong background in high-voltage wiring, electric aircraft, or advanced automotive systems.
What You’ll Do
What You Need
Bonus Qualifications
If you would like to refine this posting further, please let me know:
JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Avionics Integration Technician to join our aviation team. In this role, you will build, route, test, and troubleshoot complex electrical wiring harnesses for advanced air aviation systems. You will work closely with manufacturing engineers and design teams to perform root-cause analysis, execute modifications, and ensure the highest standards of aerospace safety and quality.
This is a critical backfill role perfect for a detail-oriented technician with a strong background in high-voltage wiring, electric aircraft, or advanced automotive systems.
What You’ll Do
- Fabrication & Assembly: Build and route wiring harnesses from detailed schematics and work instructions, including precision connector termination, crimping, and soldering.
- Technical Interpretation: Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, modification documents, and test procedures.
- Testing & Troubleshooting: Conduct continuity checks, operational verifications, and data acquisition testing. Troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring issues on the shop floor using root-cause analysis.
- Tooling & Safety: Set up and maintain specialized tooling, jigs, and fixtures for harness routing while following strict aerospace safety protocols, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention.
- Collaboration & Documentation: Work closely with manufacturing engineers, design teams, and quality inspectors to optimize build efficiency. Maintain meticulous documentation for all testing, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
What You Need
- Experience: 5+ years of experience as an engineering technician in the aerospace and/or automotive industry.
- Education: Associate’s degree or certification in engineering technology (4+ years of additional experience can substitute for education).
- Technical Skills: Proven experience with wire harness fabrication, wire stripping, high-voltage wiring, batteries, and electric motor controllers.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of aircraft safety procedures, tool control, industry regulations, and FAA guidelines.
- Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent verbal/written communication, and the agility to thrive in a fast-paced, shifting environment.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds, work comfortably in confined spaces, and handle tasks that may involve exposure to hazardous materials.
Bonus Qualifications
- Active A&P certification or equivalent aviation experience.
- Deep knowledge of IPC 610/620, NASA-STD-8739, or AC43.13-B standards.
- Familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software like SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or CATIA.
- Experience working with electric aircraft, New Product Development (NPD), configuration management, and FAA conformity.
If you would like to refine this posting further, please let me know:
- What is the geographic location for this role?
- Do you want to include a specific hourly pay range or contract duration?
- Are there specific company benefits or perks you want added to attract top talent?
JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Jose, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1984 |
| Website | https://www.jsginc.com/ |
About Company
At JSG, We Understand People
It is our mission to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.
Since our start in 1984, we’ve worked hard to establish our present position as the most effective cross-industry staffing and consulting solution available.
Headquartered in Chicago, IL with local offices throughout the United States and Canada, JSG proudly serves a diverse range of industries with the right solutions to help clients reach their company goals. Our client-centric approach enables us to create personalized solutions for businesses in need of top-tier talent. Our dedication doesn’t stop at our clients. We strive to connect candidates with opportunities that match their skills and goals. More than just a go-between, we are a dependable bridge, uniting top talent with suitable opportunities, facilitating shared opportunities and growth.
Skills
- A & P Certificateunmatched
- Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
- Automotive Engineeringunmatched
- Automotive Industryunmatched
- Aviation Industryunmatched
- Avionicsunmatched
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
- CATIA CADunmatched
- Configuration Managementunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Electric Motorunmatched
- Electrical Wiringunmatched
- Engineering Drawingunmatched
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)unmatched
- Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
- High Voltage (HV)unmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
- Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
- Motor Control Systemsunmatched
- Physical Demandsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Product Developmentunmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Root Cause Analysisunmatched
- Safety Processunmatched
- Safety Standardsunmatched
- Sales Qualificationunmatched
- Schematicsunmatched
- Siemens PLM Software NX (fka UGS NX)unmatched
- Solderingunmatched
- SolidWorksunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Wire Harnessunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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