Avionics Technician - Build & Test Flight Electronics

Aerotek; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Avionics Technician in Atlanta to build, test, and maintain high-reliability avionics hardware, including cable harnesses and flight electronics. You will interpret wiring diagrams, support rapid component integration, and ensure quality against strict schedules in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, perform bench testing with DMMs/oscilloscopes, and travel to test sites up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years building aerospace/cable harnesses.
• 2+ years using electronics test equipment.
• 3+ years using mechanical/electronic hand tools.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Experience with calipers and tape measures.
• Strong written and verbal communication; team player.
• Willing to work evenings/weekends to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for tests.

Responsibilities

• Interpret wiring diagrams, layouts, schematics to build and troubleshoot avionics systems.
• Build, test, and modify complex cable harnesses with detailed feedback.
• Construct high-reliability wire cables and perform fine-pitch PCB soldering/repair.
• Assist engineering in rapid iteration and integration of components and racks.
• Support unmanned pilot stations and ground systems in test/operational environments.
• Perform bench-level testing with DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and generators.
• Fabricate, assemble, and modify avionics structures with hand tools.
• Monitor progress and ensure quality and schedule adherence.
• Contribute to production process development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel up to ~25% to support test operations and program milestones.
• Collaborate across teams to translate concepts into tested hardware.
• Perform aviation-related sheet metal tasks as needed for installations.

Skills

Reading wiring diagrams & schematics

Fine-pitch PCB soldering

Cable harness fabrication

Use of DMMs & oscilloscopes

Tooling & hand tools

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel up to 25%

Evenings/weekends flexibility

RF systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Digital Multimeter (DMM)

Oscilloscope

Power Supply

Function Generator

Calipers

Job description

Aerotek is seeking an Avionics Technician in Atlanta to build, test, and maintain high-reliability avionics hardware, including cable harnesses and flight electronics. You will interpret wiring diagrams, support rapid component integration, and ensure quality against strict schedules in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, perform bench testing with DMMs/oscilloscopes, and travel to test sites up to 25% as needed.