Electronics & Avionics Technician

Involve Space; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, collaborative work env

Smart working options

Flexible vacation policy

Team building activities

Pioneering aerospace company

Job summary

Involve Space in Houston, TX is seeking an Electronics & Avionics Technician to join our stratospheric mission team. You will assemble, test, and troubleshoot electronic systems for balloons and pseudo-satellites, and help integrate payloads with sensors, avionics, and communications gear.

You will work closely with the Avionics Engineer and CTO, ensure high-quality hardware under extreme conditions, and contribute to post-launch analysis to boost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics or related field.
• Experience in aerospace or aviation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot electronic systems for stratospheric balloons.
• Integrate payloads including sensors, avionics, and communications.
• Collaborate with engineering on platform development.
• Ensure hardware quality control under extreme atmospheric conditions.
• Participate in post-launch analysis to improve performance.
• Hands-on experience with hardware assembly and system integration.

Skills

Electronics soldering

THT SMD soldering

Hardware assembly

Troubleshooting

System integration

ECAD KiCad Eagle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics

Tools

KiCad

Eagle

Job description

We are seeking an Electronics & Avionics Technician to join our pioneering team in the stratospheric domain. At Involve Space, we are at the forefront of aerospace innovation, developing solutions that push the boundaries of high-altitude platforms for Earth observation and defense. Join us in transforming the future of stratospheric missions.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the Avionics Engineer and the CTO to assemble, test, and troubleshoot electronic systems for stratospheric balloons and pseudo-satellites.
• Work on the integration of payloads, including sensors, avionics, and communication systems.
• Collaborate with our engineering team on stratospheric platform development.
• Ensure quality control in hardware assembly and testing, with a focus on reliability under extreme atmospheric conditions.
• Participate in post-launch analysis to enhance system performance.
• Proven experience with a variety of electronic projects.
• Skilled in Through-Hole Technology (THT) and Surface-Mount Device (SMD) soldering.
• Hands-on experience with hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and system integration.
• Proficiency in ECAD software (e.g., KiCad, Eagle).
• Ability to work in a high-density talent environment where collaboration and precision are crucial.

Preferred but not required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or a related field.
• Experience in the aerospace or aviation domain.

At Involve, we foster a high-density talent environment where excellence and collaboration drive innovation. We value sincerity, personal responsibility, and commitment to team wellness. Our approach supports continuous learning and professional development in a dynamic, flexible work environment.

Additionally:

• Be part of a pioneering company in the aerospace industry.
• Engage in innovative projects with real-world impact.
• Enjoy a flexible, collaborative work environment that values your input and creativity.
• Benefit from our smart working options and flexible vacation policy.
• Participate in regular team-building activities, reinforcing our strong sense of community.