Avionics Technician IV

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Vandalia, OH

About The Position

The Avionics Technician IV supervises avionics maintenance teams and oversees complex diagnostics and repairs, ensuring work meets safety and compliance standards. The role is within SNC’s Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area, which integrates manned and unmanned aircraft systems and provides end-to-end C4ISR capabilities, including design, integration, testing, certification, training, and logistics support. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance. The role involves frequent travel to customer locations, sometimes on short notice, and work in a combination of office and field environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of relevant experience; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Expertise in avionics systems and regulatory compliance.
Ability to understand and interpret moderately complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and publications, and to route wires according to technical drawings.
Advanced skills with moderately complex avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair and installation, soldering, and crimping techniques.
Must have personal tools in good working order.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, stand and walk for extended periods, and use hand and finger dexterity to work with small components and tools.
Ability to work in noisy environments with potential exposure to hazardous materials; climb ladders, crawl in confined spaces, and work at heights.
Ability to travel frequently to customer locations and drive or operate a vehicle for that travel.
Ability to read detailed technical manuals, schematics, and computer screens; accurately inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems.
Ability to hear and understand spoken communication and detect auditory signals in noisy environments.
High accuracy and attention to detail, ability to follow detailed instructions and safety protocols, and ability to identify and mitigate safety hazards.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Avionics, Electronics, or a related field.
Leadership experience in a maintenance environment.
Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Familiarity with the FCC and the FCC General Radio Operator License (GROL).
Ability to mentor and guide subordinates.
Basic understanding of spectrometers, oscilloscopes, and/or Pitot-static equipment.
Background in the aerospace and defense industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. military.