Aerospace Avionics Build Specialist

Outsiders Fund; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

Company-paid healthcare

PTO 15–20 days + holidays

401(k) with match

8 weeks parental leave

Daily catered lunch & snacks

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Specialized Technician to join our Avionics Test team in Playa Vista.

You will transform high-level schematics into test-ready hardware through wiring harness assembly and system integration for satellite and spacecraft development. In this role, you will build test racks, perform functional tests with oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, and maintain meticulous as-built documentation while upholding strict ISO cleanroom and ESD protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in satellite or spacecraft assembly and integration.
• Certification in NASA-STD-8739 or IPC-J-STD-001 (Space Addendum) is preferred.
• Expert-level ability to read complex electrical schematics and 3D CAD models.
• Experience with high-density connectors (Micro-D, Nano-D, Circular Mil-Spec).
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing quality standards and vacuum-compatible materials.

Responsibilities

• Wire Harness Fabrication: Build, route, and terminate satellite wires and coax harnesses to NASA/IPC standards.
• Precision Assembly: Mechanical fastening, bonding, and alignment.
• System Integration: Assembly, integration, and testing per engineering specs and safety protocols.
• Functional Testing: Use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers for tests.
• Documentation: Maintain traceable as-built records and red-line drawings.

Skills

Schematic reading

3D CAD models

High-density connectors

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

ESD equipment

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Specialized Technician to join our Avionics Test team in Playa Vista.

You will transform high-level schematics into test-ready hardware through wiring harness assembly and system integration for satellite and spacecraft development. In this role, you will build test racks, perform functional tests with oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, and maintain meticulous as-built documentation while upholding strict ISO cleanroom and ESD protocols.