Aerospace Lab Test Technician

Apera

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Apera in San Jose, CA, seeks a hands-on Test and Validation Technician to support aircraft subsystems integration test labs. You will build, maintain, and troubleshoot lab environments, from wire harness fabrication to component-level repair.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years as an electrical technician in aviation, avionics troubleshooting, and meticulous harness work. This 12-month contract offers hands-on lab work with a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years as an electrical technician in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry.
  • Technical skills in avionics and aircraft subsystems operation and troubleshooting.
  • Hands-on experience cutting, splicing, and crimping wires to fabricate harnesses.

Responsibilities

  • Build aircraft subsystems integration test labs.
  • Read wiring diagrams and schematics; understand electrical symbols and components.
  • Fabricate wire harnesses from diagrams and BOMs.
  • Repair and replace subsystem components in a lab environment.
  • Provide day-to-day lab support, including component removal and installation.
  • Maintain lab documentation for modifications, repairs, and upgrades.
  • Inspect work for quality and conformance with specifications.
  • Assist in troubleshooting subsystems integration issues.
  • Fabricate and ring-out wiring harnesses for testing and debugging.

Skills

Aviation electrical
Avionics troubleshooting
Wire harness fabrication
Lab safety
Quality control

Tools

Crimping tools
Harness fabrication tools

Job description

Apera in San Jose, CA, seeks a hands-on Test and Validation Technician to support aircraft subsystems integration test labs. You will build, maintain, and troubleshoot lab environments, from wire harness fabrication to component-level repair.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years as an electrical technician in aviation, avionics troubleshooting, and meticulous harness work. This 12-month contract offers hands-on lab work with a safety-conscious environment.

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