Technician -Avionics II - C

EPITEC; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

EPITEC is seeking an Avionics Technician II in Kent, Washington to support the assembly, testing, integration, and repair of flight-grade electronic and mechanical hardware in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role targets candidates with aerospace, defense, or avionics manufacturing backgrounds who perform hands-on technical work on mission-critical systems and collaborate with engineering teams to improve processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in avionics, aerospace manufacturing, electronics assembly, or related field.
• Experience in production/manufacturing flight hardware environments.
• Familiarity with wiring harness fabrication, soldering, board-level assembly, and hardware integration.
• Able to work in ESD-controlled environments and follow tool-control processes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and follow safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair avionics and electromechanical hardware.
• Perform board-level assembly, soldering, component replacement, and rework.
• Fabricate, terminate, install, inspect, and test wire harnesses.
• Support development, test, and production builds of aerospace systems.
• Follow engineering drawings and work instructions for mechanical assembly.
• Apply torque to hardware and assemblies as required.
• Inspect and certify work per quality/manufacturing standards.
• Apply and remove coatings as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve processes.
• Maintain ESD, safety, and tool accountability.

Skills

Avionics experience

Soldering

Cable harness fabrication

Board-level assembly

Mechanical assembly

Engineering drawings interpretation

Tools

Multimeters

Power supplies

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Avionics Technician II

Location:Kent, Washington
Schedule:Shift C | Friday-Sunday | 5:00 AM-5:30 PM
Pay:$40-$46/hour
Employment Type:W2 Contract

About the Role

Our client is a leading innovator in advanced aerospace and space technologies, developing next-generation systems that support some of the world's most ambitious missions. They are seeking experienced Avionics Technicians to support the assembly, testing, integration, and repair of flight-grade electronic and mechanical hardware in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This position is ideal for candidates with aerospace, defense, avionics, electronics manufacturing, or other highly regulated production experience who enjoy hands-on technical work and contributing to complex, mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair avionics and electromechanical hardware.
• Perform board-level assembly, soldering, component replacement, and rework activities.
• Fabricate, terminate, install, inspect, and test cable and wire harness assemblies.
• Support development, test, and production builds of advanced aerospace systems.
• Perform mechanical assembly using engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Apply torque requirements to hardware and assemblies.
• Conduct inspections and certify work to applicable quality and manufacturing standards.
• Apply and remove staking, potting, encapsulation, and conformal coatings.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve manufacturing processes and assembly methods.
• Maintain compliance with ESD, safety, and tool accountability requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in avionics, aerospace manufacturing, electronics assembly, or a related technical field.
• Experience working in a production, manufacturing, flight hardware, or laboratory environment.
• Experience with:
  • Cable and wire harness fabrication and installation
  • Soldering and board-level assembly
  • Mechanical assembly and hardware integration
  • Multimeters, power supplies, and other electronic test equipment
• Familiarity with ESD-controlled environments and tool control processes.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 years of aerospace, defense, launch vehicle, or spaceflight manufacturing experience.
• Experience with PCBA repair, CCA rework, or component-level troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, or IPC 7711/7721 standards.
• Experience with high-voltage systems, battery systems, RF assemblies, or power systems.
• Experience documenting non-conformances and performing corrective repairs.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and electronic work instruction systems.