Sr. Avionics & Harness Technician

Telemetry Today LLC; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliable Robotics in Mountain View, CA, seeks a Sr. Avionics Harness Technician to build, test, and maintain wiring harnesses and avionics assemblies. You will read drawings and controlled documents to support prototyping, certification, and production activities.

The role requires 8+ years’ experience, IPC/NASA certifications, and ability to lift 25 pounds. Occasional travel up to 10% and export-control compliance are part of the job.

Qualifications

• 8+ years building/fabricating wire harnesses or cable assemblies.
• 5+ years reviewing technical designs from drawings, schematics, layouts, assembly/procedures, master parts lists, and other controlled documentation.
• One or more IPC/NASA certifications (IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, IPC J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8739.4).
• Ability to proficiently use PC/Mac, Google Suite, MES, JIRA or equivalent tools.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds to 3–4 feet, with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Build, operate, integrate, test, diagnose, inspect, and maintain wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, avionics assemblies, and circuit card assemblies.
• Read, interpret, and work from drawings, controlled documentation, and processes such as schematics, layouts, and master parts lists.
• Develop and improve manufacturing and installation instructions.
• Assure product and process quality by testing finished-product and process capabilities.
• Resolve product non-conformances and collaborate with quality to implement corrective actions.
• Record work performed clearly and completely; assist with process improvements.

Skills

Wire harnesses

Cable assemblies

Avionics assemblies

Drawings & docs

JIRA & MES

Tools

IPC-A-610

IPC-A-620

IPC J-STD-001

NASA-STD-8739.4

Job description

We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods — and eventually people — move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

As a Sr. Avionics Harness Technician at Reliable Robotics, you will be a part of the Production organization. This is a small but growing team of highly motivated people passionate about delivering quality products and services on time, with unquestionable value. You’ll play a critical role in building, operating, integrating, testing, diagnosing, inspecting, and maintaining highly reliable avionics systems, such as wiring harnesses and electromechanical hardware. You'll also help with the installation of those systems onto aircraft. Your work will support various product development phases, including prototyping, research and development, aircraft certification, and recurring production. This is a fantastic opportunity to serve as the last line of defense in ensuring our safety-critical systems are reliable and built to the intended engineering requirements.

Responsibilities

Build, operate, integrate, test, diagnose, inspect, and maintain highly reliable systems, including wire harnesses, cable assemblies, avionics assemblies, and circuit card assemblies

Read, interpret, and work from drawings, controlled documentation, and processes such as drawings, layouts, assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and master parts lists

Develop and improve manufacturing and installation instructions

Assure product and process quality by testing finished-product and process capabilities

Resolve product non-conformances and collaborate with the quality team to implement corrective actions

Record work performed in a clear, precise, and complete manner

Assist with the development of production and improvement processes

Basic Success Criteria

8+ years of professional experience building/fabricating wire harnesses or cable assemblies, or other testing, integration, or mechanical assembly experience

5+ years of hands-on experience reviewing technical designs and working from drawings, schematics, layouts, assembly/procedures, master parts lists, and other controlled documentation

One or more of the following certifications: IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, IPC J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8739.4

Ability to proficiently use a PC/Mac, Google Suite, manufacturing execution systems, JIRA, or equivalent tools

Ability to lift 25-pound boxes to a height of 3-4 feet, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Criteria

Experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or a high-volume manufacturing company

Electro-mechanical assembly and prototype development experience

Experience setting up and running tests and experiments

Our team is passionate about delivering on our commitments, solving hard problems, continuously improving, and helping the business succeed. We are constantly reevaluating our technologies, products, and capabilities. If you are a lifelong learner, you will love this environment. Get in on the ground floor and help us build the company.

The position will be located at our facility in Mountain View, California.

Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.

All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.

At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail]