Avionics Technician, R&D Flight Systems (6‑Month Contract)

Ltaresearch; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 98,208 - 116,064; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

PTO + holidays

401(k) matching

Airship-related events

Job summary

LTA Research and Exploration is seeking an Avionics Technician specializing in systems integration for R&D flight vehicles. You will organize, plan, and execute troubleshooting, installation, and inspections of subsystems, with flight operational support as needed.

The role requires experience in avionics/electrical systems, wire harness fabrication, and functional testing, with emphasis on defect‑free installations and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Four years’ avionics/electrical career field experience or two years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics plus two years aviation experience.
• Ability to remove/install avionics components and fabricate wire harnesses.
• Ability to perform installation and functional testing per engineering specs and manuals.
• Experience repairing or replacing defective components and wiring for conformity.

Responsibilities

• Perform removal/installation of avionics/electrical components and wire harness fabrication.
• Conduct functional testing and troubleshooting of avionics/electrical systems.
• Document all aircraft work for inspection readiness.
• Operate and test with required equipment; adhere to safety programs and tool control.
• Lead or co‑ordinate installation teams and ensure quality repairs.

Skills

Avionics systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Team leadership

DOT driver license

Google Suite

Education

FAA A&P license (preferred)

Tools

Multimeters

Crimpers

High voltage testers

Calipers & micrometers

Torque wrenches

Job description

LTA Research and Exploration is seeking an Avionics Technician specializing in systems integration for R&D flight vehicles. You will organize, plan, and execute troubleshooting, installation, and inspections of subsystems, with flight operational support as needed.

The role requires experience in avionics/electrical systems, wire harness fabrication, and functional testing, with emphasis on defect‑free installations and safety compliance.