Senior Avionics Development Technician (Test Racks)
About The Position
K2 Space is hiring a Senior Avionics Development Technician to build and develop avionics and software test assets for major satellite subsystems and vehicle simulation. The technician will own avionics hardware installation, wire harnessing, test rack fabrication, and the build and maintenance of Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) test beds. As part of the R&D technician team, this role requires broad proficiency with avionics products, production and industry build fundamentals, and careful attention to detail to ensure electrical component and system quality and reliability. The position supports design engineering during hardware development and pre-production, as well as test asset construction, electrical checkout, and production test rack assembly. The role involves autonomous work and coordination with engineering and technician teams to meet schedule and quality requirements. This is a non-exempt hourly position with a stated pay range of $40–$52 per hour, plus company equity.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience assembling, integrating, and testing electronic hardware in the aerospace industry.
- At least 1 year of experience with SMT/through-hole soldering, electronics equipment, and test rack assembly.
- Demonstrated proficiency in soldering and crimping, and in assembling cable harnesses and connectors.
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks, including bending or twisting, grasping, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, and operating tools or machine controls.
- Ability to lift and carry parts or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
Nice To Haves
- IPC certification for PCB and cable harness rework, such as IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-620.
- Hand soldering ability that meets IPC J-STD-001.
- Experience designing, building, and testing electrical assemblies and test fixtures.
- Experience with crimping, wire stripping, continuity testing, connector pinouts, and routing and tie-wrapping.
- Ability to drill and tap holes and use common shop equipment such as drill presses, grinders, and band saws.
- Ability to create, read, review, and redline electrical and test rack schematics.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate hardware and systems problems.
- Experience developing or writing company specifications and qualifying production build methods for wire harnesses, test rack fabrication, and integration.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain HITL test assets, including installing avionics hardware, manufacturing and routing wire harnesses, and fabricating load simulators.
- Assemble production test racks for HITL, acceptance testing, and qualification of flight hardware.
- Follow engineering procedures to perform electrical checkouts, including continuity and discontinuity checks and multimeter measurements on components and vehicle systems.
- Assist design engineering during hardware development and pre-production by supporting specification development, component assembly, and process validation testing.
- Work autonomously and coordinate cross-functionally with engineering and technician teams to meet schedule and quality requirements.
- Use hand, power, and pneumatic mechanical tools to build fixtures, interfacing panels, and tooling assemblies.
Benefits
- Company equity.
- Paid time off.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Other perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
