Avionics Integration Technician: Hands-On Defense Systems

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion is seeking an Avionics Integration Technician in Torrance, CA to support development and production of avionics hardware for long-range hypersonic systems. You will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to assemble, integrate, test, and troubleshoot subsystems and wiring in hands-on configurations.

This full-time, non-exempt role focuses on rapid development, strict workmanship, and adherence to engineering documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of avionics technician or related hands-on experience.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness drawings.
• Experience with avionics hardware integration, harness routing, and electrical assembly.
• Familiarity with IPC-610 and IPC-620 standards.
• Ability to follow work instructions, engineering drawings, and controlled documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship quality.
• Experience working in an ESD-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced development and production environment.

Responsibilities

• Integrate avionics hardware, wire harnesses, electrical subsystems, and electro-mechanical assemblies into vehicle and test configurations.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting, continuity verification, and functional testing of avionics systems and support equipment.
• Execute manufacturing and integration processes according to work instructions, drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Support development builds, prototype integration activities, environmental testing, and transition into initial production.
• Install, route, secure, and terminate wire harnesses and cable assemblies in accordance with engineering requirements and workmanship standards.
• Support HiPot, insulation resistance, and electrical acceptance testing activities as required.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and controlled documentation.
• Identify hardware, integration, and test issues and escalate discrepancies to engineering or manufacturing leadership.
• Support process improvement initiatives focused on integration efficiency, quality, and repeatability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and ESD-compliant work environment.
• Monitor work progress against schedules and support production priorities as needed.

Skills

Avionics wiring

Schematic reading

Electrical assembly

ESD compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Documentation following

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Castelion is seeking an Avionics Integration Technician in Torrance, CA to support development and production of avionics hardware for long-range hypersonic systems. You will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to assemble, integrate, test, and troubleshoot subsystems and wiring in hands-on configurations.

This full-time, non-exempt role focuses on rapid development, strict workmanship, and adherence to engineering documentation.