About the Role
As an Avionics Integration Technician, you will be a fundamental part of the production process for the avionics system from end to end. You will handle the delicate work of producing custom wire harnesses, electronic, and electromechanical assemblies to exacting specifications. Your work continues after assembly, as you will perform functional tests and install your products on flight and test vehicles. You will act as a leader and the final check on engineering designs, with your feedback being invaluable as the team builds a functioning space economy.
Requirements
- 1+ year experience in an aerospace, automotive, medical, or equivalent environment
- Ability to review and execute work instructions
- Rigorous attention to detail
- Familiarity with configuration-controlled drawings, specifications, and as-built configuration
- Comfortable with the tooling and processes around aerospace grade wiring harnesses and comfortable operating and maintaining both hand and automatic harnessing tools
- Soldering and or PCBA rework experience
- Familiar working in an ESD protected area
- Familiar with FOD and tool control processes when working around integrated aircraft or spacecraft
- Familiar with hi-pot testing and continuity testing of cable assemblies
- Experience terminating D38999 connectors, D-SUB, and working with ETFE / PTFE cable
- Review and author work instructions
- Instrumentation and controls installation and operation
- Basic command line interactions or coding (Python)
Responsibilities
- Assemble vehicle and ground wire harnesses and electromechanical assemblies
- Test harnesses using conventional testing methods such as continuity and hi-pot testing
- Install components on flight vehicles and test stands
- Perform functional tests of assemblies using bespoke test equipment
- Monitor inventories of parts
- Program and operate automated wire stripping, crimping, and torquing equipment
- Perform testing such as vibe, shock, thermal to validate hardware integrity and flight-readiness
Benefits
- Equity in the form of stock options for all regular, full-time employees
- Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 4 weeks' Paid Time Off
- Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
- Paid Family/Parental Leave
- On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
- Dog friendly offices