Job Requirements
San Jose, CA
Clearance Unspecified Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$93,600 - $114,400
Job Description
Avionics Technician
Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)
Schedule: 4/10 Schedule (Four 10-Hour Days)
Duration: 9-Month Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: $45-$55/hour
Industry: Aerospace / Space Systems
Overview:
A leading space technology company is seeking an Avionics Technician to support the testing, verification, and integration of avionics and electro-mechanical hardware for advanced space systems. This is a highly hands-on position ideal for candidates with experience in avionics, electronics testing, propulsion systems, or aerospace hardware who enjoy working closely with engineers in development and production environments.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to next-generation spacecraft and aerospace programs while working alongside a highly technical engineering team.
Responsibilities:
Perform operational and functional testing of avionics, propulsion, electrical, and mechanical subsystems.
Conduct PCBA bring-up, hardware verification, and functional testing activities.
Set up and operate test equipment including oscilloscopes, pulse generators, amplifiers, voltmeters, and related diagnostic tools.
Read and interpret wiring schematics, assembly drawings, engineering documentation, and test procedures.
Troubleshoot hardware failures and assist engineering teams with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Record, analyze, and document test results to validate performance against specifications.
Support development, integration, qualification, and production testing efforts.
Maintain quality standards while working in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and manufacturing teams to meet program milestones.
Required Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in an avionics, propulsion, electrical, or mechanical test environment.
Experience performing PCBA bring-up and functional testing.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
Experience supporting engineers in product development and production environments.
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Ability to work hands-on with electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies.
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of electro-mechanical assembly experience within aerospace, aviation, defense, military, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar tools.
Familiarity with ERP and MES systems.
Experience working in a Class 10,000 (ISO 7) cleanroom environment.
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification.
Experience supporting spacecraft, satellite, launch vehicle, or other advanced aerospace programs.
Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)
Schedule: 4/10 Schedule (Four 10-Hour Days)
Duration: 9-Month Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: $45-$55/hour
Industry: Aerospace / Space Systems
Overview:
A leading space technology company is seeking an Avionics Technician to support the testing, verification, and integration of avionics and electro-mechanical hardware for advanced space systems. This is a highly hands-on position ideal for candidates with experience in avionics, electronics testing, propulsion systems, or aerospace hardware who enjoy working closely with engineers in development and production environments.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to next-generation spacecraft and aerospace programs while working alongside a highly technical engineering team.
Responsibilities:
Perform operational and functional testing of avionics, propulsion, electrical, and mechanical subsystems.
Conduct PCBA bring-up, hardware verification, and functional testing activities.
Set up and operate test equipment including oscilloscopes, pulse generators, amplifiers, voltmeters, and related diagnostic tools.
Read and interpret wiring schematics, assembly drawings, engineering documentation, and test procedures.
Troubleshoot hardware failures and assist engineering teams with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Record, analyze, and document test results to validate performance against specifications.
Support development, integration, qualification, and production testing efforts.
Maintain quality standards while working in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and manufacturing teams to meet program milestones.
Required Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in an avionics, propulsion, electrical, or mechanical test environment.
Experience performing PCBA bring-up and functional testing.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
Experience supporting engineers in product development and production environments.
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Ability to work hands-on with electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies.
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of electro-mechanical assembly experience within aerospace, aviation, defense, military, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar tools.
Familiarity with ERP and MES systems.
Experience working in a Class 10,000 (ISO 7) cleanroom environment.
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification.
Experience supporting spacecraft, satellite, launch vehicle, or other advanced aerospace programs.
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