Senior Avionics Technician: Wire Harness & UAV Systems

avav; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an Electronics/Avionics Technician II in Petaluma, CA to perform advanced troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on aircraft systems including navigation, communications, and flight controls.

The role demands reading schematics, using diagnostic equipment, and precise wire harness work. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience, strong soldering/crimping skills, and familiarity with IPC 610, J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of working experience required.
• Excellent wire soldering, stripping, crimping, and heat shrink skills, with cable shields including foil and braid.
• Able to read and understand assembly drawings and work instructions to produce high quality avionics wire harness cables and assemblies.
• Adept at wire harness assembly using schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience using dedicated contact crimping tools for attaching connector contacts.
• Experience assembling circular connectors.
• Strong work ethic and flexibility in a dynamic environment.
• IPC 610, J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620 certifications.
• Previous UAV wire harness manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and servicing avionics systems.
• Diagnosing problems and troubleshooting equipment.
• Running tests and completing reports.
• Updating and improving existing systems.
• Repairing or replacing faulty equipment.
• Inspecting equipment and systems.
• Developing and implementing preventative maintenance procedures.
• Planning and scheduling repairs.
• Manufacturing wire harnesses per drawings and instructions.
• Assemble UAV harnesses and subassemblies with management/engineering input.
• Collaborate with production and stock personnel to source kits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Soldering (wire)

Crimping

Heat shrink

Wiring diagrams

Schematics reading

Wire harness assembly

Circular connectors

IPC 610

J-STD-001

IPC/WHMA-A-620

UAV experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Wire harness tooling

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an Electronics/Avionics Technician II in Petaluma, CA to perform advanced troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on aircraft systems including navigation, communications, and flight controls.

The role demands reading schematics, using diagnostic equipment, and precise wire harness work. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience, strong soldering/crimping skills, and familiarity with IPC 610, J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620.