Avionics Technician III

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking an Avionics Modification Technical Specialist for our Hagerstown, MD team. This role entails repairing, maintaining, and modifying complex avionics systems to meet FAA standards.

You will work with Collins, Honeywell, and Garmin avionics and coordinate with maintenance to ensure timely, quality solutions. The position requires hands-on avionics experience, the ability to read schematics, and a proactive approach to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 5+ years of relevant experience typically.
• A higher-level degree may substitute for experience.
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education.

Responsibilities

• Provide avionics support for a diverse fleet of military and civilian aircraft.
• Manage and update databases for avionics systems (Collins, Honeywell, Garmin).
• Troubleshoot and maintain navigation, communications, and cabin systems.
• Coordinate with maintenance and vendor technicians for timely fixes.
• Ensure FAA compliance during maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
• Utilize advanced avionics test equipment and tooling.
• Read and interpret schematics, drawings, and wiring diagrams.

Skills

Avionics installation

Troubleshooting

Electrical wiring

Schematic interpretation

Test equipment

FAA compliance

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

Related experience may substitute for education

Tools

Collins avionics

Honeywell avionics

Garmin avionics

Job description

In office

Hagerstown, MD

Full time

R0029186

NOTE: This is a full-time, direct hire position with SNC. Relocation assistance is available!

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an experienced Avionics Modification Technical Specialist for our Hagerstown, MD team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in avionics systems, extensive hands‑on experience, and a comprehensive understanding of aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent problem-solving skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively. Expertise in repairing, maintaining, and modifying complex avionics systems and components, while ensuring FAA compliance, is essential. Recognition for leadership, dedication to safety, and quality is highly valued.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide avionics support for a diverse fleet of military and civilian aircraft, including but not limited to KingAir, Global6500 and Challenger650.

• Work with manage and update databases for avionics systems such as Collins, Honeywell, and Garmin.

• Troubleshoot and maintain communication, navigation, landing systems, and cabin Wi‑Fi systems and subsystems, including HF/VHF/UHF comm radios, ILS, VOR, ADF, GPS, EGPWS, TAWS, TCAS, ADSB, FMS, AFCS, and Radio Altimeters.

• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering and vendor technicians to ensure timely fixes and preventive maintenance.

• Coordinate with other maintenance departments to resolve chronic aircraft issues.

• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company standards during maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.

• Utilize advanced avionics test equipment and tooling, including multimeters, megohmmeters, milliohm meters, oscilloscopes, frequency/time domain reflectometers, spectrum analyzers, and pitot‑static test equipment.

• Read and interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams

• Assembly and modification of wire harnesses to include soldering and/or crimping

• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and quality completion of tasks

• Follow all safety regulations and company procedures

• Minimal coaching required and can coach, and mentor others as needed

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience

• A higher-level degree may substitute for experience

• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education

• Ability to understand and interpret basic applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications; ability to route wires per technical drawings

• Advanced skills with avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, wiring installation, soldering, and crimping techniques

• Must have own tools in good working order

• Candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) in Aviation is a plus

• Proven experience as an Avionics Technician. Military or OJT Aviation training is a plus

• Telecom and/or home integration training and/or experience may substitute for aviation training or experience.

• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License is a plus

• FCC Operator's Permit is a plus

• Manufacturers/IPC/specialized Formal training is a plus such as J standard soldering, Daniels crimpers, Fiberoptic etc.

• Aircraft Manufacturers formal familiarization (GEN FAM) training is a plus.

• Continues improvement belts or certifications are a plus

• Familiarity with FCC and FCC GROL

• Basic understanding of spectrometer, oscilloscope, and/or pitot static equipment

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required

At Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC) we deliver customer‑focused technology and best‑of‑breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest‑growing companies. Learn more about SNC (https://www.sncorp.com/who-we-are/about-snc/)

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $30.35 - $41.73. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state‑of‑the‑art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains - sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid‑tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.