Avionics Engineering Technician Verified today
About the role
Stratolaunch is seeking an Avionics Engineering Technician (Level II or Senior) to support design, integration, testing, and maintenance of the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle electrical and avionics systems. You will create shop definition including drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions. You will act as a liaison to the shop to install and modify existing aircraft subsystems and evaluate a broad range of technical data.
Essential responsibilities
- Support flight operations by acting as engineering liaison to troubleshoot electrical and avionics ground test issues
- Design, manufacture, and operate electrical ground support equipment
- Create drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to install or modify electrical and/or avionics subsystems
- Support the shop by acting as engineering liaison to troubleshoot documentation issues and provide real-time support on the shop floor
- Contribute to integration of complex aerospace systems
- Provide regular and comprehensive communication to your lead
- Travel as needed to support the department
Required qualifications
- Knowledge of and experience with one or more of these disciplines: electrical engineering, avionics, experimental aircraft and/or launch vehicle integration
- Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft electrical power systems
- Experience creating shop work instructions, including wiring diagrams and drawings
- Direct hands-on experience with aircraft electrical system installation and best practices
- Facilitation skills and ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences
- Ability to work on your own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit business goals
- Complex aerospace system development experience
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
Required computer skills
- Wiring diagram tools: Siemens Capital Logic/Harness, or equivalent
- Lab equipment: Oscilloscopes, multimeters, AC/DC power supplies, signal generators
- Familiarity with 3D CAD
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred qualifications
- Security clearance
- Siemens Capital/Mentor Graphics
- 3D CAD modeling experience (NX, CATIA, or Solidworks)
- Curtiss-Wright IADS or Labview
- Familiarity with configuration management systems (Jira preferred)
Experience requirements
- Engineering Technician II: Strong relevant experience in engineering discipline or 3-10 years as technician in relevant discipline. Proficiency with CAD.
- Senior Engineering Technician: Strong relevant experience in engineering discipline or 10+ years as technician in relevant discipline. Strong proficiency with CAD.
Benefits
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
- Tuition reimbursement
Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. This position may involve operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.