Avionics Technician - Stratospheric UAV R&D

Kea Aerospace; Otago; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kea Aerospace seeks a hands-on avionics technician to join our team developing the Kea Atmos, a solar-powered stratospheric UAV. You will work closely with Electrical Engineers to integrate avionics into the aircraft and ground systems, and to refine testing platforms and procedures.

You will build and validate high-reliability wiring harnesses, read schematics, and document electrical designs for manufacturing. Strong focus on safety, quality workmanship, and inventory management is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electronics or equivalent.
• 5+ years experience with electronics in R&D or prototyping.
• Hands-on experience developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and docs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Electrical Engineers to integrate avionics systems into Kea Atmos and ground support.
• Maintain and expand HITL test platform.
• Build high-reliability wiring harnesses for aircraft.
• Troubleshoot PCB designs and perform comprehensive testing.
• Own avionics tools and workspace, ensuring clean, organized environment.
• Manage avionics components, inventory, suppliers, BOMs and procurement.

Skills

Avionics troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Schematics reading

Documentation

SMT assembly

Time management

English communication

Component inventory

Education

Diploma or Degree in Electronics

Tools

Altium

SolidWorks

Python

Job description

Kea Aerospace seeks a hands-on avionics technician to join our team developing the Kea Atmos, a solar-powered stratospheric UAV. You will work closely with Electrical Engineers to integrate avionics into the aircraft and ground systems, and to refine testing platforms and procedures.

You will build and validate high-reliability wiring harnesses, read schematics, and document electrical designs for manufacturing. Strong focus on safety, quality workmanship, and inventory management is essential.