Avionics Technician

Barrios Technology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology in Houston, TX is seeking an Avionics Technician to assemble, test, troubleshoot, and maintain avionics hardware for spaceflight programs. You will work with electrical harnesses, PCBs, and flight or ground support hardware per engineering docs and workmanship standards.

The role requires an Associate's degree or 5 years of experience, and hands-on use of test equipment like oscilloscopes and multimeters; U.S. citizenship and government clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Experience assembling, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining avionics hardware.
• Ability to document work performed and follow work orders and manufacturing processes.
• IPC certification or experience to IPC J-STD-001 standards.
• Experience using standard electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, voltmeters, ohmmeters).

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate electrical harnesses, PCBs, and avionics hardware per documentation.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical/electronic hardware.
• Support fabrication activities including soldering, crimping, and wiring harness work.
• Collaborate with engineering to design, develop, manufacture, integrate, and test avionics/electrical systems.
• Support integration, testing, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution with engineering teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Electrical harness assembly

PCB assembly

Documenting work orders

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in electrical engineering / electronics technology

High school diploma or GED with 5 years of industry experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Voltmeter

Ohmmeter

Soldering equipment

Cable crimping

Conformal coating

IPC J-STD-001

Job description

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services nationwide. Barrios fosters a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance.

Exciting opportunities and partnerships shaping the future of space exploration have created a need for Avionics Technicians at Barrios Technology. The successful candidate will support the assembly, integration, testing, inspection, and troubleshooting of avionics hardware for spaceflight and ground support systems. Working alongside our commercial spaceflight partners, this role will contribute to a variety of programs involving NASA, Intuitive Machines, Axiom Space, Lockheed Martin, and others.

Avionics Technician

• Assemble and integrate electrical harnesses, printed circuit boards, electronic assemblies, and flight or ground support hardware in accordance with engineering documentation and applicable workmanship standards
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic hardware using engineering drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and work instructions
• Support hardware fabrication activities including soldering, crimping, cable harness fabrication, conformal coating, inspection, and documentation of work performed
• Support the design, development, manufacturing, integration, and testing of avionics and electrical systems in collaboration with engineering teams
• Support hardware integration, testing, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution activities in collaboration with engineering teams
• Perform all other assigned duties

Required Education/Experience/Skills

• Associate's degree in electrical engineering, electronics technology, or a related technical field, plus three (3) years of experience. A high school diploma or GED, plus five (5) years of industry experience may be accepted in lieu of an associate's degree
• Experience assembling, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining avionics hardware, including electrical harnesses, printed circuit boards, and electronic assemblies
• Experience with cable and wire harness fabrication, connector installation, crimping, soldering, conformal coating, and electronic assembly activities
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications
• IPC certification or experience working to IPC workmanship standards, including IPC J-STD-001
• Experience using standard electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and ohmmeters
• Experience documenting work performed and following work orders, work instructions, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to independently troubleshoot hardware issues and support integration and test activities

Preferences

• Experience supporting aerospace, spaceflight, or other high-reliability electronic hardware programs
• Experience working to NASA-STD-8739 workmanship standards, including soldering, cable and harness fabrication, surface mount technology, and polymeric applications
• Current IPC certifications, including IPC J-STD-001 and IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum
• Experience with electronic assemblies and hardware inspection
• Experience creating, documenting, or improving work orders, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation
• Experience safely handling, storing, and using chemicals and materials associated with electronic assembly and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with aerospace instrumentation such as sensors, valves, motors, and related electrical hardware

Essential Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.