Avionics Assembly and Test Technician

Amca; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Amca is seeking an Assembly & Test Technician to join our on-site R&D shop in El Segundo, CA. You will assemble aerospace components, operate test equipment, and work closely with engineers to validate hardware progressing toward flight qualification.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in aerospace/defense manufacturing, can read engineering drawings, and are proficient with mechanical hand tools. This role requires on-site work 5 days a week and U.S. person status per ITAR.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing assembly/testing.
• Able to read and work from engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical specs.
• Skilled with mechanical hand tools.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aerospace components and subsystems from drawings, orders, and specs.
• Operate test equipment to validate hardware under development.
• Collaborate with engineering to iterate build and test processes.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and tolerances including GD&T.
• Document assembly and test results to support engineering iteration.
• Identify defects or anomalies to engineering promptly.
• Adapt to new products, processes, and test setups with a problem-solving mindset.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and organization.
• Work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a positive attitude and work well in a team.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Read engineering drawings

Mechanical hand tools

ITAR compliance

Tools

Automated test equipment

Injection molding equipment

Job description

There was a time when all of America believed that the future of the physical world could be radically different. The engineers of the mid-1900s put a man on the moon in eight years, designed and built planes and submarines from scratch in under three, and conceived of building things we wouldn’t even be able to dream up today.

Today, the last of the engineers who imagined and built these systems are retiring. As they go, we lose not only the engineering knowledge gained from their decades of imagination and trial-and-error, but also the spirit that made that imagination possible.

Amca is working day-in and day-out to restore America’s ability to engineer anything that our critical systems depend on, and reinvigorate the cycle of creation that allows imagination to shape physical reality. We rapidly develop and manufacture new critical components and subsystems required to build and sustain the planes, military vehicles, and core infrastructure America needs. By restoring the capability of our antiquated supply chains, we increase the country’s capacity to imagine and realize new systems, and make a physical world that looks very different from today.

Overview:

The Assembly & Test Technician role is responsible for the hands-on assembly and testing of aerospace components and subsystems in Amca's R&D shop. You will work directly alongside engineers to build and validate new hardware on its path to flight qualification, spanning a wide variety of products and processes. We are looking for someone with sharp hands-on technical instincts, a high standard for workmanship, and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Assemble aerospace components and subsystems from engineering drawings, work orders, and specifications

Operate test equipment to validate and characterize hardware under development

Work closely with engineering throughout build and test, communicating clearly and responding to feedback quickly

Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and tolerances including GD&T

Document assembly and test results accurately to support engineering iteration

Identify and communicate defects or anomalies to engineering promptly

Adapt to new products, processes, and test setups with a problem‑solving mindset

Strong attention to detail and able to stay organized

Able to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision

Positive attitude, reliable, and works well on a team

Basic Qualifications:

2+ years of hands‑on experience in assembly or testing within an aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environment

Able to read and work from engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical specifications

Skilled with mechanical hand tools

Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR

Preferred Skills and Experience:

5+ years of hands‑on experience in assembly or testing within an aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environment

Experience operating, programming, or setting up automated or semi‑automated test equipment

Experience building and testing avionics, electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or power electronics components

Experience operating plastic injection molding equipment is a bonus

Familiarity with data acquisition systems

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to travel as needed in response to business needs with short notice

Must be able to work extended hours, including weekends, as needed to meet business needs

This position in based in El Segundo, CA and requires being on-site

Hourly Pay Range

$30 - $60 USD

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as a US citizen, permanent resident, or protected person under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

This job is 5 days a week onsite in El Segundo, CA. Please confirm that you are willing and able to be onsite 5 days a week.