Avionics

The Structures Company•San Antonio, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client. This role involves applying technical knowledge to solve complex avionics problems beyond standard manuals. Responsibilities include analyzing circuits, calculating waveforms, and tracing signal flow using advanced test instruments. The position requires performing aircraft bench and flight line operational testing and troubleshooting in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, and supplier directives. Tasks also include assembling, installing, testing, and modifying wire bundles and other components on aircraft per directives. Ensuring proper handling of products, tools, and equipment, and prioritizing workload to maintain project schedules are key. The role involves consulting with management and peers to determine optimal work processes, assisting and training less experienced employees, and potentially leading teams on complex aircraft tasks. Performing all duties of lower Avionics classifications as needed is also part of the role. Interpreting work instructions, blueprints, diagrams, charts, sketches, formulas, and electronic orders is required to accomplish tasks. Maintaining safety compliance with all equipment, processes, and Lock Out/Tag systems is essential. Assisting other teams (General Mechanics, Structures, Electrics) to meet cost and schedule targets is expected. The role may require working various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and unscheduled overtime as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Typically 7+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3+ years in applied mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
4+ years working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and SOPs.
3+ years of experience with aircraft computer systems and standard office software.
Capable of sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, stair climbing, gripping, and operating hand/power tools.
Stand for extended periods, work in elevated or confined spaces.
Lift up to 35 lbs; occasional 2-person lifts for heavier weights.
Frequent reaching overhead, walking on flat surfaces, standing on uneven surfaces, balancing on ladders/steps, and climbing 3–12 ft ladders/stands.
Occasional rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bending/stooping, lying down, and operating foot controls.
Occasional contact with metals, plastics, solvents; exposure to noise and atmospheric conditions.
Finger manipulation required occasionally (1–3 hrs).
Able to work at heights.
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Nice To Haves

Experience with aircraft avionics systems (Comm/Nav, Data Links, Weapons, Radar, Electronic Warfare) is a plus.
Experience with COMSEC, Radar, or Electronic Warfare Systems.
Ability to operate forklifts, mobile cranes, and riding electric-powered elevating equipment.

Responsibilities

Apply technical knowledge to solve complex avionics problems beyond standard manuals.
Analyze circuits, calculate waveforms, and trace signal flow using advanced test instruments (e.g., high-frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, computer-controlled test equipment).
Perform aircraft bench and flight line operational testing and troubleshooting in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, and supplier directives.
Assemble, install, test, and modify wire bundles and other components on aircraft per directives.
Ensure proper handling of products, tools, and equipment; prioritize workload to maintain project schedules.
Consult with management and peers to determine optimal work processes.
Assist and train less experienced employees; may lead teams on complex aircraft tasks.
Perform all duties of lower Avionics classifications as needed.
Interpret work instructions, blueprints, diagrams, charts, sketches, formulas, and electronic orders to accomplish tasks.
Maintain safety compliance with all equipment, processes, and Lock Out/Tag systems.
Assist other teams (General Mechanics, Structures, Electrics) to meet cost and schedule targets.
Work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and unscheduled overtime as required.