Senior Spacecraft Avionics Test Technician

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

Health insurance

PTO 15–20 days

401(k) plan

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. is hiring a Specialized Technician to join the Avionics Test team.

You will transform high-level schematics into test-ready hardware in a cleanroom, wiring harnesses and assemblies for satellite and spacecraft programs. You will perform integration and testing using scopes, DMMs, and spectrum analyzers, while ensuring meticulous documentation and adherence to safety and ISO Class cleanroom standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in satellite or spacecraft assembly and integration.
• Certification in NASA-STD-8739 or IPC-J-STD-001 Space Addendum.
• Ability to read complex electrical schematics and CAD models.
• Experience with high-density connectors (Micro-D, Nano-D).
• Knowledge of vacuum-compatible materials and outgassing prevention.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Wire Harness Fabrication: build, route, and terminate complex satellite harnesses to NASA/IPC standards.
• Precision Assembly: mechanical fastening, bonding and alignment.
• System Integration: hardware assembly, integration and testing per engineering specs and safety protocols.
• Functional Testing: use oscilloscopes, DMM, spectrum analyzers for tests.
• Documentation: maintain as-built records and red-line drawings for flight components.
• Cleanroom Protocol: adhere to ISO Class cleanroom procedures and ESD safety.

Skills

Schematic reading

3D CAD models

Harness wiring

Micro-D / Nano-D connectors

Vacuum materials knowledge

Cleanroom protocol

Measurement tools

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

NASA-STD-8739 Certification

IPC-J-STD-001 Space Addendum

Tools

Oscilloscope operation

Digital Multimeter

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. is hiring a Specialized Technician to join the Avionics Test team.

You will transform high-level schematics into test-ready hardware in a cleanroom, wiring harnesses and assemblies for satellite and spacecraft programs. You will perform integration and testing using scopes, DMMs, and spectrum analyzers, while ensuring meticulous documentation and adherence to safety and ISO Class cleanroom standards.