Electrical Mechanics (Level 3) - DEFENSE

The Structures Company•San Antonio, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Mechanics (Level 3) role supports aerospace and defense work in San Antonio, Texas. The position performs electrical wiring and avionics assembly, installation, inspection, modification, repair, testing, and troubleshooting, including work on aircraft electrical and communication/navigation systems at organizational and depot levels. Duties include connector terminations for shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optics; fabricating, routing, installing, sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closing wire harnesses and cables; and carrying out operational and quality checks. The role uses engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, retrofit requirements, work instructions, blueprints, wiring diagrams, charts, and other technical data. It also involves using tooling assemblies and fixtures, operating equipment under safety procedures, preparing and moving tools and materials, operating powered elevating equipment, maintaining certifications and permits, and performing duties of lower electrical classifications as needed. This is a 12-month contract with potential for extension, paying $40 per hour. A Secret clearance must be obtained after starting. The role requires work on variable shifts, including weekends and overtime, and includes physical work in areas with noise and elevated work platforms. Medical, dental, and vision coverage are listed, along with bonus potential and priority access through a Tier 1 supplier.

Requirements

Must obtain Secret clearance after start.
At least 10 years of experience with electrical/electronic theory and avionics systems, including shop mathematics and practices.
At least 10 years of experience interpreting schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.
At least 10 years of experience installing, repairing, modifying, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems, including experimental systems.
Experience fabricating and installing wire bundles.
Experience routing and installing wire bundles on aircraft.
Must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR; the posting also states eligibility as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Ability to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime.
Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift up to 35 pounds; team lifts are used for heavier loads.
Ability to work around noise and on elevated work platforms.
Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Pass visual acuity and color perception tests.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Occasional fine motor/finger manipulation for 1–3 hours; frequent reaching, walking, standing, and balancing on various surfaces; occasional climbing on 3–12-foot ladders or stands; and ability to bend, squat, crawl, sit, and operate foot controls for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Commercial aircraft experience with routing and installing wire bundles.
Avionics experience.
Experience with depot-level or modification maintenance.
Ability to operate forklifts, mobile cranes, and powered elevating equipment.
FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform connector terminations, including shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optic wiring.
Follow routing instructions and properly handle wire harnesses.
Seal, wrap, bond, tie, and close wire harnesses and cables according to standard processes.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements.
Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot-level modification and repair of electrical wiring.
Assemble, install, inspect, modify, and perform operational and quality checks on electrical systems and wire bundles.
Troubleshoot aircraft electrical and communication/navigation systems at organizational and depot levels.
Interpret work instructions, blueprints, wiring diagrams, charts, and technical data.
Operate equipment in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
Coordinate, prepare, and move materials and tools as needed.
Operate powered elevating equipment to complete work assignments.
Maintain required certifications, licenses, permits, and training certifications.
Perform duties of lower electrical classifications as needed.
Handle and properly dispose of hazardous materials.