Avionics Technician

Mach Industries•Huntington Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company founded in 2023, focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. The company has approximately 350 employees and aims to deliver scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. The Avionics Technician will support avionics manufacturing and integration at Mach Industries’ Huntington Beach facility. The role involves building wire harnesses, assembling and testing avionics subassemblies, and supporting integration into final UAS products. It requires strong electrical workmanship, attention to detail, and comfort working in a fast-paced, documentation-controlled environment. The position may require extended hours and weekend work as needed. Applicants must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations. Compensation is listed by level: Level I, $30–$35 USD; Level II, $35–$40 USD; and Level III, $40–$48 USD. Mach also describes performance-based incentives, equity participation, healthcare, dental and vision plans, retirement savings, paid time off, and funding for continuing education, training, and career growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year manufacturing wire harnesses and/or electromechanical assemblies.
At least 1 year using electronic test equipment such as a DMM, bench power supply, DAQ, or test fixtures.
Working knowledge of basic electronics theory and troubleshooting fundamentals.
Ability to work from technical documentation, schematics, and engineering drawings.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
High attention to detail, quality-focused workmanship, and a strong execution pace.
Experience using precision measuring tools and inspection methods.
Meet U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Current IPC/WHMA-A-620 and/or J-STD-001 certification(s).
Experience in robotics, defense, aerospace, or avionics manufacturing.
Experience building harnesses and electromechanical assemblies in a high-production or prototype environment.

Responsibilities

Fabricate wire harnesses by cutting, stripping, crimping, terminating, labeling, and lacing or overbraiding as required, following workmanship standards.
Solder and rework electronic assemblies, including PCBAs and connector terminations.
Modify and integrate COTS components according to engineering instructions.
Read and execute controlled work instructions, drawings, and schematics, maintaining revision discipline.
Record build steps, inspection results, and traceability in the manufacturing execution system (MES).
Flash or load software and firmware configurations, verify them, and document results.
Assemble, troubleshoot, and repair avionics stacks and related components.
Perform electrical and functional tests, including continuity, insulation-resistance, and functional checks, and support integration into electromechanical assemblies.
Maintain tools and equipment, including calibration status and preventative maintenance.
Maintain 5S work areas, follow safety and ESD practices, complete in-process inspections, and close work orders.