R&D Avionics Technician

Specter Aerospace; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity opportunity

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Specter Aerospace in Boston, MA seeks an R&D Avionics Technician to install, integrate, and troubleshoot avionics and wiring on hypersonic flight hardware. You will fabricate wiring harnesses, integrate flight computers, and support bench testing and flight code validation.

The role requires a degree or equivalent hands-on experience, 2+ years in avionics/electrical tech, and the ability to travel up to 10%. U.S. security clearance eligibility and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• Assoc. degree or equivalent hands-on experience in avionics/electrical tech.
• 2+ years of full-time avionics/electrical/aerospace technician experience.
• Wiring, soldering, crimping, and harness fabrication experience.
• Familiar with electrical test equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies.
• Ability to read engineering schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Willing to travel up to 10%.
• Eligible for U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Install and integrate avionics components, wiring harnesses, sensors, and subsystems.
• Fabricate and route wiring harnesses to aerospace standards.
• Perform electrical verification, continuity checks, and functional validation.
• Assist integration and testing of flight computers and telemetry links.
• Troubleshoot avionics/electrical issues during integration and bench tests.
• Work with engineers to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and test plans.
• Maintain build records, test docs, and configuration logs.

Skills

Wiring harness fabrication

Schematic interpretation

Electrical testing

Team collaboration

Education

Assoc. degree in Avionics / Electrical Tech

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

ECAD tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Role Summary:

Specter Aerospace is seeking an R&D Avionics Technician to install, integrate, and troubleshoot avionics hardware, wiring harnesses, and flight electronics on next-generation hypersonic flight vehicles. A successful candidate will have prior experience fabricating wiring harnesses to aerospace standards, integrating flight computers and telemetry systems, and troubleshooting avionics and electrical issues during hardware integration and bench testing.

About Specter Aerospace:

Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies. With offices in Boston and Peabody, MA, Specter leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. This open application will be reviewed for roles based in any/all of our offices. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.

Role Responsibilities

• Install and integrate avionics components, wiring harnesses, sensors, and electrical subsystems on flight hardware
• Fabricate and route wiring harnesses according to aerospace standards
• Conduct electrical verification, continuity checks, and functional validation of avionics subsystems
• Support integration and testing of flight computers, telemetry links, and power distribution systems
• Troubleshoot and repair avionics and electrical issues discovered during integration, bench testing, or acceptance testing
• Collaborate closely with engineers to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and test plans
• Maintain accurate build records, test documentation, and configuration logs

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Avionics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 2+ years of relevant full-time experience as an Avionics, Electrical, or Aerospace Technician
• Experience with wiring, soldering, crimping, and harness fabrication
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies)
• Comfort reading and working from engineering schematics and wiring diagrams
• Available for up to 10% travel
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to hand-assemble and rework PCBs with small or complex components
• Familiarity with ECAD and PCB design tools; Altium Designer experience is preferred
• Military avionics or instrumentation training (AET, 2A6X1)
• Aerospace, rocket, or flight hardware integration experience

Benefits at Specter:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for equity compensation
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) policy
• Paid federal holidays and annual Holiday break

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.