Electronics/Avionics Tech II

AeroVironment•Petaluma, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electronics/Avionics/Production Technician II ensures the safety, reliability, and efficiency of avionics systems. The role performs troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on aircraft systems, including navigation, communication, and flight control systems, and requires technical competence, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret technical manuals and schematics. The position manufactures wire harnesses and assemblies based on work orders, assembly drawings, and written work instructions. It involves soldering, stripping, crimping, heat shrinking, managing cable shields, assembling circular connectors, and assembling functional UAV subassemblies. The technician works with management and engineering on new assemblies, coordinates with the production assistant on work orders and stock room personnel on kits, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
1–2 years of working experience.
Excellent wire soldering, stripping, crimping, and heat-shrink skills, including experience with foil and braid cable shields.
Ability to read and understand assembly drawings and written work instructions to produce quality avionics wire harness cables and assemblies.
Ability to assemble wire harnesses using schematics and wiring diagrams.
Experience using dedicated contact crimping tools to attach connector contacts.
Experience assembling circular connectors.
Strong work ethic and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment.
Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift up to 10 lbs., and bend.
Hand and wrist dexterity to use a computer.
Ability to be physically qualified for respirator use initially and on an ongoing basis as required.
Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR requirements or be eligible for an export license; some positions require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

IPC 610, J-STD-001, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 certifications.
Previous experience in wire harness manufacturing for a UAV company.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good analytical, time-management, and organizational skills.
Basic computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools.
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Willingness to travel to sites/programs and special functions may be required.

Responsibilities

Monitor and service systems.
Diagnose problems and troubleshoot equipment.
Run tests and complete reports.
Update and improve existing systems.
Repair or replace faulty equipment.
Inspect equipment and systems.
Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures.
Plan and schedule repairs.
Use work orders to determine the type and quantity of wire harnesses and assemblies to manufacture.
Follow assembly drawings and work instructions to manufacture wire harnesses.
Solder, strip, crimp, perform heat shrink, and manage foil and braid cable shields.
Assemble circular connectors according to standard operating procedures.
Assemble major functional UAV subassemblies incorporating manufactured harnesses.
Work with management and engineering for direction on new assemblies.
Coordinate with the production assistant on new work orders and with stock room personnel to acquire kits.
Perform other duties as assigned.