Avionics Systems Technician - Wire Harness Specialist

AeroVironment, Inc.; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in California is seeking an Electronics/Avionics/Production Technician II to perform advanced troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on avionics systems including navigation, communication, and flight control.

The role requires reading schematics, using diagnostic equipment, and producing accurate reports. You'll assemble wire harnesses, harness components, circular connectors, and subassemblies for UAVs, following drawings and work instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• IPC 610, J-STD-001, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 certifications are preferred.
• Reading assembly drawings and written work instructions is necessary.
• Experience assembling avionics wire harnesses for UAVs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and service avionics systems.
• Diagnose problems and troubleshoot equipment.
• Assemble circular connectors and wire harnesses per drawings.
• Manufacture harnesses from assembly drawings and work instructions.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures.

Skills

Wire soldering

Crimping

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

IPC 610 certification

J-STD-001 certification

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Tools

Contact crimping tools

Diagnostic equipment

Heat shrink equipment

Wire harness tooling

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in California is seeking an Electronics/Avionics/Production Technician II to perform advanced troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on avionics systems including navigation, communication, and flight control.

The role requires reading schematics, using diagnostic equipment, and producing accurate reports. You'll assemble wire harnesses, harness components, circular connectors, and subassemblies for UAVs, following drawings and work instructions.