R&D Avionics Technician

Role Summary: Specter Aerospace is seeking an R&D Avionics Technician to install, integrate, and troubleshoot avionics hardware, wiring harnesses, and flight electronics on next-generation hypersonic flight vehicles. A successful candidate will have prior experience fabricating wiring harnesses to aerospace standards, integrating flight computers and telemetry systems, and troubleshooting avionics and electrical issues during hardware integration and bench testing.

About Specter Aerospace: Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies. Specter is headquartered just north of Boston in Peabody, MA where it leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. This role is based out of our Boston (Seaport) office. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.

Role Responsibilities

Install and integrate avionics components, wiring harnesses, sensors, and electrical subsystems on flight hardware

Fabricate and route wiring harnesses according to aerospace standards

Conduct electrical verification, continuity checks, and functional validation of avionics subsystems

Support integration and testing of flight computers, telemetry links, and power distribution systems

Troubleshoot and repair avionics and electrical issues discovered during integration, bench testing, or acceptance testing

Collaborate closely with engineers to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and test plans

Maintain accurate build records, test documentation, and configuration logs

Required Qualifications:

Associates degree in Avionics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience

2+ years of relevant full-time experience as an Avionics, Electrical, or Aerospace Technician

Experience with wiring, soldering, crimping, and harness fabrication

Familiarity with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies)

Comfort reading and working from engineering schematics and wiring diagrams

Available for up to 10% travel

Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to hand-assemble and rework PCBs with small or complex components

Familiarity with ECAD and PCB design tools; Altium Designer experience is preferred

Military avionics or instrumentation training (AET, 2A6X1)

Aerospace, rocket, or flight hardware integration experience

Benefits at Specter:

Competitive salary

Opportunity for equity compensation

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Unlimited paid time off (PTO) policy

Paid federal holidays and annual Holiday break

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.