Avionics Technician

World View•Tucson, AZ

4d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Avionics Technician is a hands-on, non-lead individual contributor responsible for building, inspecting, testing, and maintaining electrical and avionics systems for aerospace vehicles and payloads. The role focuses on electronics manufacturing, especially printed circuit board assembly and wire harness manufacturing. It includes electronics assembly, system troubleshooting, inspections, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to support development, integration, and launch operations. The technician is expected to follow applicable specifications, workmanship standards, documented procedures, and aerospace manufacturing quality processes. Responsibilities may shift or expand as the team and business evolve.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience as an Avionics Technician or in a related role; aerospace vehicle technician experience is strongly preferred.
Associate degree in electronics or a related field, or equivalent training obtained through military service.
Ability to independently perform electronics assembly, including soldering, crimping, coating, and circuit testing.
Proficiency in soldering techniques, including solder cups, surface-mount PDBs, and wire splicing.
J-STD-001 certification, including Space Addendum.
IPC-A-610 certification.
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Technician experience on aerospace vehicles is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Build, assemble, inspect, and test electrical and avionics systems for aerospace vehicles and payloads.
Perform PCB assembly, electronic component installation, and wire harness manufacturing and assembly.
Assemble and install electrical components and maintain detailed, accurate written documentation.
Perform soldering, crimping, wire termination, splicing, conformal coating, and circuit testing according to specifications and workmanship standards.
Modify, upgrade, troubleshoot, and repair existing avionics systems.
Support engineers with instrument development, troubleshooting, testing, and project execution.
Assist with software flashing, firmware loading, and basic programming as required.
Provide technical support for payload integration and launch operations as needed.
Inspect work completed by other technicians using documented procedures, specifications, drawings, and engineering instructions.
Support electronic inspections, identify workmanship defects, and ensure compliance with IPC standards.
Follow manufacturing and quality processes, including engineering evaluation/change requests and standard manufacturing data systems.
Maintain compliance with applicable AS9100 processes and safety, quality, and workmanship standards.