Avionics Technician

Avionics Technician

Location: Kent, WA 98032

Industry: Aerospace / Manufacturing

Salary: $30-40hr (depending on experience)

Employment Type: Contract through December 2026; potential to convert or extend

Schedule: Monday Thursday, 5am to 3:30pm

Summary:

As part of a hardworking team of technicians, you will assemble, repair, and evaluate electrical and mechanical assemblies for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team s impact on all aspects of the production, evaluation, and development of Flight-grade Avionics. Working in the Avionics Hardware Lab requires a high level of technical proficiency in work such as soldering, component-level board work, mechanical assembly, and assembly wiring.

Responsibilities:

• Building different components and assemblies for all groups across the Company in all different environments (development, test and flight).
• Assisting with assembly of new and updated designs by working directly with engineering to determine best practices for assembly.
• Give regular input on manufacturing improvement opportunities or build changes leading to more efficient assembly.
• Serve both internal and external customers across multiple systems and multiple platforms; each Technician is a valued part of the chain that supports safe human spaceflight.
• A focus on safety, collaborative teamwork, and quality allows us to work together to determine the best path forward, balancing speed and safety to create high-quality components that will propel future astronauts and payloads into space for the improvement of mankind.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in Aerospace Avionics or related highly detailed assembly
• Familiarity working in an ESD EPA and with tool control/accountability processes.
• Experience using standard electronics assembly tools, hand soldering and basic electronic test equipment (multimeters and power supplies).
• Experience with applying torque to fasteners/components.
• Experience with fabricating, terminating, and repair/testing of wire harnesses.
• Experience inspecting and certifying work performed to relevant standards and specifications.
• Experience with application and removal of polymerics (staking, potting, encapsulation, and conformal coating)
• Ability to lift 50lbs. Ability to work 40-hour work week (4X10s) with occasional overtime to support business needs.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to meet production and attendance expectations

Desired:

• 5-7 years of experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly fabrication, CCA or PCBA repair, or component replacement
• Experience with energized power/high voltage systems, battery systems or RF assemblies.
• Certification in and/or knowledge of IPC standards for assembly and inspection.
• J-STD/J-STD Space, 610, 7711/7721 Rework and 620/620 Space Addendum.
• Experience and capability to interface with Microsoft Office Suite, electronic work orders and configuration management systems.
• Experience with documenting non-conformances and carrying out dispositioned repairs

ITAR: Candidates must be U.S. Persons as defined in the ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

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