Avionics Test Technician — ATEC & ATLAS Expert

Barfield Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barfield Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking an Avionics Test Technician to support maintenance and calibration of avionics using the ATEC Series 5 workstation. You will work with ATLAS, diagnose LRUs, and ensure proper documentation of test results in aviation maintenance software.

The role requires 1–3 years in FAA Part 145 environments, soldering skills, and proficiency with test equipment. This on-site position is part of the Mechanical department with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in FAA Part 145 MRO environment.
• Must follow FAA/OEM data for maintenance per written instructions.
• Electronics technicians must solder/desolder components (through-hole and surface mount).
• Must know test equipment used for the position.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Proficient in reading/writing English and basic math.

Responsibilities

• System Operation: Execute automated test programs on the ATEC platform to diagnose LRUs.
• Test Execution: Use Sphereas ATEC Suite or NI TestStand.
• Compiler Proficiency: Translate ATLAS test requirements into machine-level instructions for the test bench.
• ATLAS Troubleshooting: Interpret ATLAS code to diagnose hardware vs software issues.

Skills

MRO FAA Part 145

Soldering & Desoldering

English literacy

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree Electronics Technology

Navy AT / Air Force Avionics training

ETA-I CETa credential

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

ATLAS programming language

Sphereas ATEC Suite

NI TestStand

Job description

Barfield Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking an Avionics Test Technician to support maintenance and calibration of avionics using the ATEC Series 5 workstation. You will work with ATLAS, diagnose LRUs, and ensure proper documentation of test results in aviation maintenance software.

The role requires 1–3 years in FAA Part 145 environments, soldering skills, and proficiency with test equipment. This on-site position is part of the Mechanical department with opportunities for professional growth.