Flight Avionics Tech — Build & Test Interceptor Electronics

Approach Venture LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in seed-stage startup

Hands-on hardware work

Direct national security impact

Job summary

Approach Venture LLC is seeking an Avionics Technician in El Segundo, CA to build, assemble, and test flight electronics for interceptor product lines. You will fabricate wiring harnesses, assemble and rework circuit boards, and integrate avionics into vehicle test setups.

Report to the avionics lead and collaborate with cross‑functional teams. You will work hands‑on with engineers on prototype hardware, support live tests, and document results.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in electronics or avionics.
• 2+ years hands-on experience building or repairing electronics or wiring harnesses.
• Strong surface-mount and through-hole soldering skills.
• Able to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Comfortable with multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and basic test equipment.
• U.S. Person status required (ITAR) and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate wiring harnesses and cables from drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Assemble, solder, and rework circuit boards with surface‑mount and through‑hole components.
• Assemble avionics enclosures, test setups, and ground support equipment.
• Test harnesses and boards with multimeters, continuity testers, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
• Support engineers during board bring‑up and hardware troubleshooting.
• Document test results and clearly flag issues.

Skills

Wiring harnesses

Soldering

Circuit-board assembly

Reading schematics

Test equipment

Education

Electronics/avionics training (associates or cert)

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Job description

Approach Venture LLC is seeking an Avionics Technician in El Segundo, CA to build, assemble, and test flight electronics for interceptor product lines. You will fabricate wiring harnesses, assemble and rework circuit boards, and integrate avionics into vehicle test setups.

Report to the avionics lead and collaborate with cross‑functional teams. You will work hands‑on with engineers on prototype hardware, support live tests, and document results.