Avionics Technician

Ltaresearch; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching up to 6%

Monthly wellness stipend

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Yearly education stipend

Job summary

Ltaresearch is seeking an Avionics Technician specializing in systems integration for research flight vehicles in Mountain View, California. The role involves troubleshooting, installations, and operational support to advance revolutionary airship technology.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of avionics experience, proficiency in testing tools, and a commitment to safety regulations. Benefits include excellent health insurance, PTO, and educational stipends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years, preferred 5+ years of avionics experience.
• Tasks include installation and testing of avionics electrical components.
• Ability to work with high voltage electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and execute troubleshooting and inspections of subsystems.
• Provide flight operational support as needed.
• Document all work performed on the aircraft.

Skills

Avionics troubleshooting

Installation and testing of avionics components

High voltage electrical systems knowledge

Proficient in using multimeters and crimpers

Familiarity with Google Suite

Education

Four years’ experience in avionics or equivalent education

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license (preferred)

Tools

Multimeter

Torque wrench

Job description

LTA Research and Exploration, an aerospace start-up, is seeking an Avionics Technician specializing in systems integration on research and development flight vehicles. In order to help advance our goal of bringing revolutionary airships to life, the Avionics Technician will work directly with the appropriate company personnel to organize, plan, and execute the troubleshooting, installation, and inspections of various subsystems. This position will also provide flight operational support as required.

Job Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Four years’ experience in an avionics/electrical career field or two years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics plus two years of aviation experience.
• Performs tasks to include the removal/installation of avionics electrical components, fabrication of wire harnesses, installations, terminations, ring-out, and functional tests of avionics/electrical systems.
• Without supervision, performs the installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.
• Troubleshoots processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• Demonstrates the skills and knowledge required to effectively and efficiently repair or replace defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity.
• Sets up necessary test equipment; conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented and ready for inspection.
• Complies with the company FOD program, tool control program, 6‑S program, and all safety regulations.
• Minimum 2 years, preferred 5+ years of avionics experience
• Maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience on electrical wiring harnesses
• Previous cockpit avionics retrofit experience
• Knowledge of high voltage electrical, ESC, BMS, and batteries
• Previous experience managing installation teams
• Compliant with all environmental health and safety policies and procedures
• Proficient in using tools such as multimeters, crimpers, high voltage testers, calibrated tools, calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and other hand tools
• Proficient in operating man lifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and maintenance platforms
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets) and other basic technology
• Ability to get DOT driver license

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
• Background check clearance
• Drug Test clearance wherever applicable
• Relocation assistance

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)
• Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
• Parental leave
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching up to 6%
• Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
• Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields

Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.