Avionics Technician II

Varstaff Staffing; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Varstaff Staffing is seeking an Avionics / Electro-Mechanical Technician III to provide hands-on support across development, test, and flight environments in the Avionics Hardware Lab in Kent, WA. You will assemble and test flight-grade avionics, battery systems, power distribution, and wire harnesses, using schematics and layouts for fault isolation and basic troubleshooting.

You will contribute to design improvements and process optimizations for safe human spaceflight, handling heavy

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in aerospace avionics or related high-reliability fields (5–7 years preferred).
• Hands-on component-level board work, mechanical assembly, and wire harness fabrication.
• Experience inspecting and certifying work to aerospace specifications and standards.
• Experience in ESD Electrostatic Protected Areas (EPA) and tool control processes.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or eligible refugee/asylee.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fabricate, test and repair flight-grade avionics, battery systems and wire harnesses.
• Perform operational testing, fault isolation, and electrical/mechanical assembly from schematics.
• Provide input on design improvements and process optimizations for safe spaceflight.
• Support development, test, and flight environments in the Avionics Hardware Lab.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Soldering

Wire harness fabrication

Mechanical assembly

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

ESD/EPA awareness

Physical stamina

Tools

Multimeters

Power supplies

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Varstaff is looking for an Avionics / Electro-Mechanical Technician III.

About the Job:

In this role, you will provide hands-on electro-mechanical support across development, test, and flight environments within the Avionics Hardware Lab. Supporting engines, in-space systems, and test operations, you will assemble, fabricate, test, and repair flight-grade avionics, battery systems, power distribution, and wire harnesses. Working directly from schematics and engineering layouts, you will perform operational testing, fault isolation, and mechanical/electrical assembly, giving direct input on design improvements and process optimizations for safe human spaceflight.

Location: Kent, WA (Local candidates required)

What We’re Looking For Education & Experience

3+ years of experience in aerospace avionics or related high-reliability fields (5–7 years preferred).

Demonstrated experience performing hands-on component-level board work, mechanical assembly, and wire harness fabrication.

Experience inspecting and certifying work to relevant aerospace specifications and standards.

Experience in ESD Electrostatic Protected Areas (EPA) and tool control/accountability processes.

Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee.

Must-Have Skills

• Electrical Assembly & Soldering: Hand soldering proficiency, component-level board repair, wire harness fabrication/termination/testing, and use of basic electronic test equipment (multimeters, power supplies).
• Polymerics Application: Hands-on experience with application and removal of polymerics, including staking, potting, encapsulation, and conformal coating on PCBAs and mechanical hardware.
• Mechanical Assembly: Experience with mechanical hardware assembly, applying specified torque values to fasteners/components, and installing threaded inserts.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Skill in interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams to perform operational checkouts, fault isolation, and basic troubleshooting in lab and production environments.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and work flexible schedules with occasional overtime to support launch milestones.

Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred)

• Active or past certifications in IPC standards (e.g., J-STD-001 / J-STD Space, IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721, IPC/WHMA-A-620 / Space Addendum).
• Experience with high-voltage/energized power systems, battery systems, or RF assemblies.
• Experience documenting non-conformances, performing dispositioned rework, and using electronic work order or configuration management systems.