Avionics Technician

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Avionics Technician to support the design, build, integration, and testing of spacecraft avionics and electrical systems in Houston, TX. You will work alongside engineers to develop flight hardware, ground support equipment, and mission-critical electrical systems from initial assembly through launch and on-orbit operations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on aerospace electrical hardware experience, harness fabrication, troubleshooting, and precision assembly in a

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electrical assembly, soldering, wiring, and harness fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience performing electrical testing and verification using standard test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fabricate, test, and maintain electrical and electronic hardware for spacecraft and ground systems.
• Build and inspect flight-quality cable harnesses, connectors, PCB assemblies, and electromechanical systems.
• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of electrical components and circuitry.
• Execute electrical testing using oscilloscopes, multimeters, ohmmeters, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Support integration, qualification, and environmental testing of avionics and electrical systems.
• Interpret schematics, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to ensure hardware is built to specification.
• Document assembly processes, test results, nonconformances, and engineering changes.
• Support procurement, inventory management, and handling of aerospace-grade materials and hardware.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, manufacturing procedures, and quality requirements for flight hardware.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Soldering

Wiring

Harness fabrication

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Education

AA/AS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Ohmmeters

Job description

Our client is seeking an Avionics Technician to support the design, build, integration, and testing of spacecraft avionics and electrical systems. This role will work alongside Avionics and Electrical Engineers to develop flight hardware, ground support equipment, and mission-critical electrical systems from initial assembly through launch and on-orbit operations. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with aerospace electrical hardware, harness fabrication, troubleshooting, and precision assembly in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, fabricate, test, and maintain electrical and electronic hardware for spacecraft and ground systems.
• Build and inspect flight-quality cable harnesses, connectors, PCB assemblies, and electromechanical systems.
• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of electrical components and circuitry.
• Execute electrical testing using oscilloscopes, multimeters, ohmmeters, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Support integration, qualification, and environmental testing of avionics and electrical systems.
• Interpret schematics, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to ensure hardware is built to specification.
• Document assembly processes, test results, nonconformances, and engineering changes.
• Support procurement, inventory management, and handling of aerospace-grade materials and hardware.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, manufacturing procedures, and quality requirements for flight hardware.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• AA or AS degree in Electrical Engineering or at least 3 years industry experience
• NASA STD 8739.4 - Cable Harness and Crimp
• NASA STD 8739.1 - Polymetric Applications
• Hands-on experience with electrical assembly, soldering, wiring, harness fabrication, and electronic troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience performing electrical testing and verification using industry-standard test equipment.