Avionics Technician

Comcentric Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcentric Inc. in Kent, WA is seeking an Avionics Technician for a 6-12+ month contract. You will assemble, repair, and evaluate electrical and mechanical assemblies for spaceflight systems in the Avionics Hardware Lab, requiring soldering, board work, and wiring.

Schedule: Mon-Thu 5am–3:30pm or Fri-Sun 5am–5pm. No third parties; W2 only. Responsibilities include building components, assisting with new designs with engineering, recommending process improvements, and supporting customers across

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Aerospace Avionics or related fields.
• Experience with polymerics (staking, potting, encapsulation and conformal coating).
• Familiarity with ESD EPA and tool-control processes.

Responsibilities

• Build different components and assemblies for development, test and flight.
• Assist with assembly of new/updated designs with engineering to determine best practices.
• Provide input on manufacturing improvements and build changes for efficiency.
• Support internal and external customers across multiple systems and platforms for safe human spaceflight.

Skills

ESD/EPA practices

Soldering

Wire harnesses

Mechanical assembly

Aerospace avionics

Torqueing fasteners

Electrical test equipment

Tools

Soldering tools

Multimeters

Power supplies

Job description

We are seeking an Avionics Technician for a 6-12+ month contract in Kent, WA. You will assemble, repair, and evaluate electrical and mechanical assemblies for various spaceflight systems. As part of a team of technicians, you have an impact on all aspects of the production, evaluation, and development of Flight-grade Avionics. You will work in the Avionics Hardware Lab which requires a high level of technical proficiency in work such as soldering, component-level board work, mechanical assembly, and assembly wiring.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5am – 3:30pm OR Friday – Sunday 5am – 5pm

No 3rd parties, compensation is W2 only.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Building different components and assemblies for all groups (development, test and flight).
• Assisting with assembly of new and updated designs by working directly with engineering to determine best practices for assembly.
• Giving regular input on manufacturing improvement opportunities or build changes leading to more efficient assembly.
• Serve both internal and external customers across multiple systems and multiple platforms; each Technician is a valued part of the chain that supports safe human spaceflight.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Familiarity working in an ESD EPA and with tool control/accountability processes.
• Experience using standard electronics assembly tools, hand soldering and basic electronic test equipment (multimeters and power supplies).
• Experience with applying torque to fasteners/components.
• Fabricating, terminating, and repair/testing of wire harnesses.
• 3 or more years’ experience in Aerospace Avionics or related fields.
• Experience with application and removal of polymerics (staking, potting. Encapsulation and conformal coating).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly fabrication, CCA or PCBA repair or component replacement.
• Experience with energized power/high voltage systems, battery systems or RF assemblies.
• Certification in and/or knowledge of IPC standards for assembly and inspection.
• J-STD/J-STD Space, 610, 7711/7721 Rework and 620/620 Space Addendum.
• Experience with documenting non conformances and carrying out dispositioned repairs.