Systems Integration and Test Technician I/II
About The Position
The Systems Integration & Test Technician I/II supports Zone 5 Technologies’ Systems Integration & Test team in assembling, wiring, maintaining, and operating Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) environments, test rigs, stations, and support equipment. These environments are used to integrate, test, and bring up avionics, systems, and subsystems before flight and production. The hands-on, cross-functional role supports engineers and work at the company’s San Luis Obispo area facilities. The technician fabricates, installs, and repairs wire harnesses and cables; performs basic electrical checks; operates test equipment; and executes engineering-directed test procedures while recording results and discrepancies. The role also supports avionics, sensor, and control-hardware integration and checkout, production testing and asset diagnostics, and research and development test-asset builds and diagnostics. Some production-asset rework or repair may require travel.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 0–3 years of experience in electronics assembly, avionics, or a lab/test environment; military, internship, automotive, or hobby-project experience is acceptable.
- Ability to read basic wiring diagrams, schematics, and assembly drawings.
- Basic hand- and power-tool skills, including soldering and crimping.
- Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs.
- U.S. Person status is required due to export control regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or technical training in electronics, avionics, or a related field.
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD-001 certification.
- Experience with UAVs, robotics, or electronics projects.
- Military avionics or aircraft maintenance experience.
- U.S. passport and ability to travel.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) test rigs, test stations, and support equipment.
- Fabricate, install, and repair wire harnesses and cables.
- Perform continuity, resistance, and basic signal checks.
- Execute test procedures under engineering guidance and record results and discrepancies.
- Operate test equipment, including multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
- Support integration and checkout of avionics, sensors, and control hardware.
- Maintain lab organization and inventory of parts, tools, and test equipment.
- Track hardware configurations and serial numbers for test articles.
- Follow lab safety, ESD, and workmanship procedures.
- Support development and rollout of production-line testing.
- Maintain test rigs for production development.
- Support diagnostics, rework, and repair of production assets; rework and repair may require travel.
- Support research and development builds of test assets under configuration control.
- Diagnose test assets and provide design feedback to engineers.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package.
- Comprehensive benefit package options, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Three weeks of paid time off each year.
- 40 hours of sick time.
- 12 annual company holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
