Systems Integration and Test Technician I/II

Zone 5 Technologies; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with company-match

Paid time off

Sick time

Holidays

Job summary

Zone 5 Technologies in San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a Systems Integration & Test Technician I/II to build and operate HITL test rigs and support avionics integration. You will assemble, wire, and run tests under engineering guidance, maintain lab safety, and track hardware configurations.

The role requires reading wiring diagrams, basic soldering, and equipment operation, with 0-3 years experience; travel may be required for production or field diagnostics. U.S. Person status is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or technical training in electronics preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience in electronics assembly, avionics, or a lab/test environment.
• Ability to read basic wiring diagrams, schematics, and assembly drawings.
• Basic hand and power tool skills, including soldering and crimping.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• U.S. Person status required due to export control regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and maintain HITL test rigs, test stations, and support equipment.
• Fabricate, install, and repair wire harnesses and cables.
• Perform continuity, resistance, and basic signal checks.
• Execute test procedures under engineering guidance and record results and discrepancies.
• Operate test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
• Support integration and checkout of avionics, sensors, and control hardware.
• Maintain lab organization, inventory of parts and tools, and test equipment.
• Track hardware configuration and serial numbers for test articles.
• Follow lab safety, ESD, and workmanship procedures.
• Support development and rollout of production line testing
• Maintain test rigs for production development
• Support diagnostics on production assets
• Support rework and repair of production assets (may require travel)
• Support R&D Builds of test assets under configuration control
• Support diagnostics on test assets and give feedback to engineers on design

Skills

Wiring diagrams

Soldering

Basic hand tools

Testing equipment operation

Crimping

Lab safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or technical training in electronics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Wire harness fabrication

Job description

Systems Integration and Test Technician I/II

San Luis Obispo, California

At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in precision weapons and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Our team of engineers and innovators are developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions to deliver affordable and scalable precision weapons, interceptors, and UAS.

We're building the next generation of munitions and unmanned systems for the United States and its allies. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on defense technology, you belong here.

Role Summary

At Zone 5 Technologies, the Systems Integration & Test team builds and operates the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) environments and test setups used to integrate, test, and bring up new avionics, systems, and sub-systems before they go to flight and production.

The Systems Integration & Test Technician I/II is a hands-on, cross‑functional role supporting the team's engineers in assembling, wiring, and operating test rigs and executing test procedures. This role supports work at Zone 5's San Luis Obispo area facilities.

Responsibilities

Test Rig Build & Maintenance

• Assemble and maintain HITL test rigs, test stations, and support equipment.
• Fabricate, install, and repair wire harnesses and cables.
• Perform continuity, resistance, and basic signal checks.

Test Execution

• Execute test procedures under engineering guidance and record results and discrepancies.
• Operate test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
• Support integration and checkout of avionics, sensors, and control hardware.
• Maintain lab organization, inventory of parts and tools, and test equipment.
• Track hardware configuration and serial numbers for test articles.
• Follow lab safety, ESD, and workmanship procedures.

Production Support

• Support development and rollout of production line testing
• Maintain test rigs for production development
• Support diagnostics on production assets
• Support rework and repair of production assets (may require travel)

Research and Development Support

• Support R&D Builds of test assets under configuration control
• Support diagnostics on test assets and give feedback to engineers on design

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree or technical training in electronics, avionics, or a related field preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience in electronics assembly, avionics, or a lab/test environment (military, internship, automotive, or hobby project experience acceptable).
• Ability to read basic wiring diagrams, schematics, and assembly drawings.
• Basic hand and power tool skills, including soldering and crimping.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• U.S. Person status required due to export control regulations.

Preferred

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD-001 certification.
• Experience with UAVs, robotics, or electronics projects.
• M ilitary avionics or aircraft maintenance experience.
• U.S. Passport and ability to travel .

Level I: $77,000 - $103,000/yr.

Level II: $99,000 - $115,000/yr.

Pay range for this role

$77,000 - $115,000 USD

What's in it for you:

• Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
• 401k with company-match
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year
• 40 hours of sick time
• 12 annual company holidays

Why Join Zone 5 Technologies?

• Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of defense and aerospace.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify: https://www.e-verify.gov .

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As set forth in Zone 5 Technologies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.