Avionics Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician

PDS Tech•Madison, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring an on-site Avionics Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician in Madison, Alabama. This full-time, five-month contract role pays $27.35 per hour and follows a Monday–Thursday schedule from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The technician builds electronic and mechanical assemblies for aerospace systems, following engineering standards and production requirements to deliver accurate, quality work on time. Work includes assembling repetitive and unique subassemblies such as modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, and cables. The technician interprets engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation, performs microscope-assisted precision work, conducts continuity checks and in-process validations, and completes final inspections. The role also involves rework, modification, disassembly, reassembly, and testing, as well as supporting prototype and experimental builds under simulated operating conditions. Attention to quality, safety, accuracy, and production throughput is essential.

Requirements

At least 2 years of hands-on assembly experience.
Background in soldering, SMT package work, and/or wire harness fabrication.
Proficiency reading complex blueprints and manufacturing documentation.
Comfort working under a microscope for precision assembly.

Nice To Haves

J-STD solder certification.
Assembly or troubleshooting experience with RF and/or CNI systems.
Experience reworking dense SMT circuit boards and building prototype cables.
Experience with microscope-based assembly of miniature mechanical parts.
Experience with MES tools such as SAP, Solumina, or Tableau.
Familiarity with ESD, FOD, ITAR, and AS9100 practices and standards.

Responsibilities

Assemble electronic and mechanical subassemblies, including modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, and cables.
Interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, blueprints, and work instructions.
Lay out, fit, and assemble components using hand and power tools, jigs, saws, and specialized equipment.
Perform microscope-assisted fine-detail assembly of high-density and small-format components.
Run continuity checks and in-process validations, and complete final quality inspections to specification.
Disassemble, rework, modify, reassemble, and test assemblies as needed to meet engineering requirements.
Support prototype and experimental builds under simulated operating conditions.
Maintain quality, accuracy, safety, and production throughput.