Avionics Integration Technician Verified today
About the role
Reusable launch systems connect Earth and space. Well-made vehicle electronics make or break a mission. As an Avionics Integration Technician, you will own the production process for avionics systems end-to-end. You will produce custom wire harnesses, electronic and electromechanical assemblies to exacting specifications, perform functional tests, and install your products on flight and test vehicles. Your feedback on engineering designs will be invaluable as we scale the space economy.
Responsibilities
- Assemble vehicle and ground wire harnesses and electromechanical assemblies
- Test harnesses using 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
Required qualifications
- 1+ year experience in aerospace, automotive, medical, or equivalent environment
- Ability to review and execute work instructions
- Rigorous attention to detail
Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with configuration-controlled drawings, specifications, and as-built configuration
- Comfortable with aerospace grade wiring harnesses and hand and automatic harnessing tools
- Soldering and PCBA rework experience
- ESD protected area experience
- FOD and tool control processes when working around integrated aircraft or spacecraft
- Hi-pot testing and continuity testing of cable assemblies
- Terminating D38999 connectors, D-SUB, and working with ETFE and PTFE cable
- Review and author work instructions
- Instrumentation and controls installation and operation
- Basic command line interactions or coding in Python
Compensation
Target Levels:
- Level 1 Range: $26.25 - $38.52/hour
- Level 2 Range: $32.11 - $48.16/hour
Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.
Benefits
- Equity (stock options for regular full-time employees)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer subsidy
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 4 weeks paid time off
- 10 paid holidays including end-of-year closure
- Paid family and parental leave
- On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend
- Dog-friendly offices
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.