Avionics Technician

The Structures Company; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Job summary

The Structures Company in Mojave, CA is seeking an Avionics Technician for a long-term contract. You will develop avionics test benches, perform maintenance on lab hardware, and assemble wiring harnesses and prototype hardware to support aerospace projects.

Responsibilities include PCB design for prototypes, assembly of circuit boards, troubleshooting avionics systems, and maintaining the avionics lab and parts kits. This role offers bonus potential and priority access via Tier 1 suppliers.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
• 3+ years of avionics or electrical technician experience.
• Experience with avionics systems, aircraft wiring harness, and electrical or mechanical installations.
• Ability to assemble circuit boards, breadboard, and deadbug circuits.
• Experience with PCB design for prototypes and lab hardware.
• Experience with electronic flight hardware assembly, rework, and modification.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for avionics and lab hardware.
• Experience with avionics test bench development per engineering specifications.
• Experience with lab hardware maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience with electrical component parts kits and stock maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Develops avionics test benches per Engineering specification and requirements.
• Performs maintenance and troubleshooting of lab hardware.
• Assembles aircraft wiring harnesses and prototype hardware.
• Assembles circuit boards, breadboard, and deadbug circuits.
• Performs PCB design for prototypes and lab hardware.
• Maintains and organizes avionics lab and equipment.
• Maintains and stocks electrical components parts kits.
• Performs electronic flight hardware assembly, rework, and modification.
• Troubleshoots avionics systems and electrical or mechanical installations.
• Works with avionics systems and wiring harnesses for spacecraft applications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Wiring harness assembly

Circuit board assembly

Lab hardware maintenance

Education

3+ years avionics/electrical technician experience

Tools

PCB design software

Job description

JOB TITLE: Avionics Technician
LOCATION: Mojave, CA
PAY RATE: $50.00 - 55.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (Long Term)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: Monday-Thursday, four 10-hour shifts

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Develops avionics test benches per Engineering specification and requirements.

• Performs maintenance and troubleshooting of lab hardware.

• Assembles aircraft wiring harnesses and prototype hardware.

• Assembles circuit boards, breadboard, and deadbug circuits.

• Performs PCB design for prototypes and lab hardware.

• Maintains and organizes avionics lab and equipment.

• Maintains and stocks electrical components parts kits.

• Performs electronic flight hardware assembly, rework, and modification.

• Troubleshoots avionics systems and electrical or mechanical installations.

• Works with avionics systems and wiring harnesses for spacecraft applications.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• 3 or more years of relevant avionics or electrical technician experience.

• Experience with avionics systems, aircraft wiring harness, and electrical or mechanical installations.

• Ability to assemble circuit boards, breadboard, and deadbug circuits.

• Experience with PCB design for prototypes and lab hardware.

• Experience with electronic flight hardware assembly, rework, and modification.

• Strong troubleshooting skills for avionics and lab hardware.

• Experience with avionics test bench development per engineering specifications.

• Experience with lab hardware maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Experience with electrical component parts kits and stock maintenance.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense