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Avionics Technician

El SegundoOnsiteFull Time$90,000–$130,000 /yrPosted 20 days agoHidden Gem · YC Startup

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Required skills

  • electronics
  • avionics
  • wiring harnesses
  • circuit boards
  • soldering
  • surface-mount
  • through-hole
  • schematics
  • wiring diagrams
  • assembly drawings

Nice to have

  • J-STD-001
  • WHMA-A-620
  • military avionics
  • aerospace electronics
  • aerospace connectors
  • MIL-SPEC connectors

Role summary

The company is seeking an Avionics Technician to build, assemble, and test electronics for their interceptor product lines. Responsibilities include fabricating wiring harnesses, assembling and reworking circuit boards, and integrating avionics into vehicles and test setups. The role involves testing hardware using various equipment, troubleshooting issues with engineers, and supporting ground and flight tests. The technician will also maintain the electronics lab and suggest procedural improvements. A degree or equivalent experience in electronics or avionics, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience in electronics or wiring harness building/repair, is required. Strong soldering skills, the ability to read schematics, and comfort with test equipment are essential. The position requires the candidate to be a U.S. person.

### Overview

You will build, assemble, and test the electronics that fly our two interceptor product lines. You’ll make wiring harnesses, assemble and rework circuit boards, and help integrate avionics into the vehicle and into test setups. You’ll report to the Head of Avionics.

You’ll also work alongside the mechanical, propulsion, GNC, and seeker teams. The hardware you build will go through testing and demonstration campaigns.

**What You’ll Do**

_Build hardware_

- Fabricate wiring harnesses and cables from drawings and wiring diagrams, including cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, and connector assembly.
- Assemble, solder, and rework circuit boards, including surface-mount and through-hole components.
- Assemble avionics boxes, test setups, and ground support equipment.

_Test and troubleshoot_

- Test harnesses and boards using multimeters, continuity and hipot testers, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
- Help engineers bring up new boards and track down hardware problems.
- Record test results and flag problems clearly.

_Integrate and support tests_

- Install avionics and harnesses in the vehicle and in test setups.
- Support ground tests, static fires, and flight tests, including setup, checkout, and teardown.

_Keep the lab running_

- Follow build procedures and record build and inspection results.
- Maintain the electronics lab, ESD controls, tools, and inventory of components and supplies.
- Suggest improvements to procedures, tools, and fixtures to make builds faster and more consistent.

**Required Qualifications**

- Associate degree, technical certificate, or military training in electronics or avionics, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience building or repairing electronics or wiring harnesses.
- Strong soldering skills, including surface-mount and through-hole work.
- Able to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
- Comfortable with multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other basic test equipment.
- Careful, organized, and consistent in your work and records.
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual). [Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.]

**Nice to Have**

- IPC certification (J-STD-001 or IPC/WHMA-A-620).
- Military avionics or aerospace electronics experience.
- Experience with aerospace or MIL-SPEC connectors and harnesses.
- Experience supporting vehicle integration or field tests.
- Prior early-stage startup experience.

## Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $90,000 – $130,000 per year.

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