Aerospace Electronics Technician — First Shift, Fort Worth

PDS Tech Commercial; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

First shift schedule

Benefits package

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring an Electronics Engineering Technician in Fort Worth, TX to support advanced electronics in an aerospace development lab. The role involves assembling cables, wiring harnesses, testing stations, and performing SMT modifications to support next-generation aviation systems.

You will troubleshoot electronics, install fiber optic cabling, and interpret complex wiring diagrams and fabrication drawings while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of technical industry experience.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft-level wiring diagrams.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and fabrication diagrams.
• Experience crimping and assembling connector contacts and cable assemblies to aircraft standards.
• Experience soldering to J-STD standards.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment, troubleshooting, repair, and fault isolation techniques.
• Experience with serial data interface wiring and integration.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and work in confined spaces for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate interconnecting cables and wire harnesses from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Assemble test stations and aircraft electronic assemblies ("black boxes") using manufacturing drawings.
• Perform modifications and rework on SMT circuit boards.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain laboratory infrastructure and test bench equipment.
• Diagnose wiring, connectivity, and electronic system issues using test equipment.
• Support laboratory operations by ensuring equipment reliability and performance.
• Install and support fiber optic cabling for reflective memory hardware systems.
• Build and wire serial data interface systems, including ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS232, Ethernet, IEEE-488.
• Interpret aircraft-level wiring diagrams and mechanical fabrication drawings.
• Follow ESD procedures and FOD prevention practices.
• Safely operate hand tools and shop equipment, including powered and non-powered tools.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality in all assembly and repair activities.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Soldering to J-STD

Crimping connector contacts

Reading wiring diagrams

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Electrical test equipment

SMT equipment

Fiber optic cabling tools

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring an Electronics Engineering Technician in Fort Worth, TX to support advanced electronics in an aerospace development lab. The role involves assembling cables, wiring harnesses, testing stations, and performing SMT modifications to support next-generation aviation systems.

You will troubleshoot electronics, install fiber optic cabling, and interpret complex wiring diagrams and fabrication drawings while adhering to safety standards.