Avionics Technician III

Sierra Space; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation in Colorado is seeking an Avionics Technician II to install, inspect, test, adjust, and repair avionics systems for aerospace vehicles. You will use precision tools and fabricate fixtures, while following 5S, FOD, and ESD guidelines to ensure high-quality workmanship.

Key tasks include setup, maintenance, and collaboration with teammates to meet project timelines. Prior experience with avionics systems and safety practices is preferred, with formal avionics training or

Qualifications

• Typically 2+ years of related experience.
• Familiarity with PPE and shop safety requirements.
• Ability to perform basic equipment setup and maintenance and use hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test, adjust, and repair avionics equipment and systems.
• Perform equipment setup and maintenance activities and fabricate fixtures.
• Apply 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness in daily tasks and report issues during inspections.

Skills

Precision tools

Hand tools

Shop safety (PPE)

Fabricate fixtures

Soldering & crimping

Reading drawings/schematics

RF fundamentals

Education

Formal avionics training/certification

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

Job description

Sierra Space Careers: At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond. Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission‑ready throughout space. We are mission‑driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

The Avionics Technician II is responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, adjusting, and repairing avionics equipment and systems for our aerospace vehicles. This role involves performing equipment setup and maintenance activities, using precision measurement tools, and fabricating fixtures. The technician will also apply precision cleaning, chemistry processes, and best shop practices, including 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness. This position is essential for ensuring the reliability and performance of our avionics systems, contributing to the overall success of our aerospace missions. In this role, you will install, inspect, test, adjust, and repair avionics equipment and systems, as well as perform equipment setup and maintenance activities. You will use precision measurement tools to fabricate fixtures for use, including non‑flight parts with standard alloys and simple geometry, and perform precision cleaning and chemistry processes. Adhering to general best shop practices, including PPE and shop safety requirements, you will demonstrate correct packaging and handling requirements for all hardware. Additionally, you will apply 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness in your daily tasks, collaborate with team members to ensure high‑quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines, and document and report any issues or discrepancies found during inspections and tests.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space‑based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission. We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically 2+ years of related experience.
• Familiarity with general best shop practices including PPE and shop safety requirements.
• Ability to perform basic equipment setup and maintenance activities and display general mechanical aptitude and hand tool competency.
• Able to use precision measurement tools and fabricate fixtures for use, including non‑flight parts with standard alloys and simple geometry.
• Ability to learn and perform precision cleaning and chemistry processes.
• Ability to learn 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness.
• Ability to demonstrate correct packaging and handling requirements for all hardware.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training, degree, or certification in avionics, electronics, or a related technical field.
• Certification: Airman's certificate, FCC license, or IPC level certification.
• Experience with avionics systems and equipment, including but not limited to navigation, communication, and flight control systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with avionics testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators.
• Knowledge of software tools for diagnostics and troubleshooting of avionics systems.
• Understanding of RF (Radio Frequency) principles and their application in avionics systems.
• Experience with soldering and crimping techniques for avionics wiring and connectors.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Compensation

Pay Range: $25.10 - $34.51

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. We also offer a generous benefit package.

• medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Sierra Space is an industry‑leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission‑proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space‑based assets and enable space exploration.

Application Deadline

This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

About Sierra Space

Headquartered in Colorado, Sierra Space is a mission‑proven Defense Tech company delivering satellite platforms, critical subsystems, reusable spaceplanes, hypersonic technologies, propulsion systems, and infrastructure for the nation’s most critical missions. With more than three decades of heritage and a record of flight‑proven success in space, Sierra Space is trusted by U.S. National Security, Civil customers, and global allies. Our technologies safeguard our nation, sustain human exploration in space, and ensure the freedom of operations beyond Earth. Sierra Space is defining the new era of Space Defense, strengthening deterrence today and preserving freedom of action for generations to come.