Aircraft Electrician

Our Company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Job summary

Signalink, Inc. seeks an Aircraft Electrician to perform installation, modification, and testing of aircraft electrical systems in support of U.S. Army aviation programs. The role involves wiring, harness fabrication, and troubleshooting with a focus on safety and quality.

Applicants should have 3–7 years of related experience, high school diploma, and the ability to obtain security clearance. Travel up to 10% may be required, and the team collaborates closely with engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training or military technical training in aircraft electrical systems preferred.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in aircraft electrical work and avionics.
• Experience fabricating and installing wiring, harnesses, and interconnects.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft electrical installation, modification, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Fabricate, assemble, install, modify and repair wiring harnesses and interconnects per drawings.
• Route, terminate, connect wiring and electrical components safely and accurately.
• Build harnesses using approved materials and workmanship standards.
• Crimp, solder, splice, pin, and depin connectors as required.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals for installations.
• Test electrical systems with multimeters and diagnostic tools to verify functionality.
• Troubleshoot faults, shorts, opens, and poor connections in wiring systems.
• Document installation, inspection, testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Support engineering during installation, testing, and validation activities.

Skills

Aircraft electrical systems

Wiring harness fabrication

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Electrical schematics interpretation

Crimping and soldering

Use of test equipment

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in aircraft electrical systems preferred

Tools

Digital multimeter

Oscilloscope

Crimping tools

Soldering iron

Job description

Overview:

Signalink a dynamic, small defense contractor committed to excellence in providing advanced defense solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Aircraft Electrician to join our team.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform aircraft electrical installation, modification, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities in support of U.S. Army aviation programs.
• Fabricate, assemble, install, modify, and repair aircraft electrical wiring, wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical interconnects in accordance with engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, technical data, and applicable standards.
• Perform aircraft electrical installations, including routing, securing, terminating, and connecting wiring, harnesses, connectors, electrical components, and associated hardware.
• Build and install wire harnesses and cable assemblies using approved materials, tooling, techniques, and workmanship standards.
• Perform crimping, soldering, splicing, pinning, depinning, connector assembly, terminal installation, and other electrical fabrication activities as required.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, installation drawings, technical manuals, wire lists, and other technical data.
• Support aircraft modification and system integration activities by installing new or modified electrical and avionics equipment and associated wiring.
• Perform electrical continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, and other applicable testing to verify proper installation and system functionality.
• Troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and wiring to identify faults, shorts, opens, poor connections, damaged wiring, connector issues, and other electrical problems.
• Use electrical test equipment, including digital multimeters and other applicable diagnostic tools, to isolate faults and support corrective actions.
• Support engineering and technical teams during installation, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of aircraft electrical systems.
• Identify installation discrepancies, workmanship issues, and potential safety concerns and communicate findings to engineering and program leadership.
• Maintain accurate installation, inspection, testing, and troubleshooting documentation in accordance with program and customer requirements.
• Follow applicable aircraft maintenance practices, technical data, safety procedures, and quality requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and properly maintain tools, equipment, materials, and work areas.
• Work effectively with electricians, engineers, technicians, mechanics, and other multidisciplinary team members to complete aircraft modification and integration activities.

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school, vocational training, or military technical training in aircraft electrical systems preferred.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in aircraft electrical work, avionics installation, aircraft modification, electrical systems integration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience fabricating and installing aircraft wiring, wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical interconnects.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, installation drawings, wire lists, and technical data.
• Hands-on experience with aircraft electrical installation and modification activities.
• Experience with wire termination, crimping, soldering, splicing, connector assembly, pinning, and depinning.
• Experience troubleshooting aircraft electrical systems using appropriate test equipment and diagnostic methods.
• Ability to work from detailed technical instructions while maintaining high standards for workmanship, accuracy, and quality.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify wiring, installation, and workmanship discrepancies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Up to 10% travel.

Preferred Experience and Knowledge

• Experience supporting U.S. Army aviation programs or other DoD aircraft modification and sustainment programs.
• Experience working on rotary-wing aircraft, particularly UH-60 or other Army aviation platforms.
• Familiarity with Army aviation technical manuals, aircraft wiring diagrams, wiring data modules, installation instructions, and other controlled technical data.
• Familiarity with aircraft electrical standards, wire identification requirements, connector systems, shielding, grounding and bonding, and wire routing practices.
• Experience with aircraft modification work orders, engineering change documentation, technical data packages, or installation kits.
• Experience with aircraft electrical troubleshooting, fault isolation, and functional testing.
• Familiarity with aircraft airworthiness and quality requirements.
• Experience working in a government or defense contractor environment.
• Experience working alongside engineers and supporting engineering-led aircraft modification and system integration efforts.
• Familiarity with aircraft electrical inspection and workmanship standards.

What We Offer:

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, multiple retirement plan options, short and long term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:

Signalink, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment [e-mail].

Company Overview:

Founded in 2005, Signalink is an SBA certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Engineering Design and Development, Prototyping, and Systems Integration to the Department of Defense, Aerospace, and Commercial Industries.

AS9100D with ISO 9001:2015 certified with a commitment to excellence, Signalink provides the very best Information Engineering, Technical Solutions & Services and Operations support to our customers cost effectively and efficiently. We will accomplish everything we do in an ethical, honest, and professional manner.

Signalink, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit, based factors