Avionics Technician III
About The Role
The Avionics Technician III is responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, adjusting, and repairing avionics equipment and systems for our aerospace vehicles. This advanced role involves performing equipment setup and maintenance activities, using precision measurement tools, and fabricating fixtures. The technician will also apply precision cleaning, chemistry processes, and best shop practices, including 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness. This position is essential for ensuring the reliability and performance of our avionics systems, contributing to the overall success of our aerospace missions.
About You
We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
- Minimum Qualifications: May require formal training, degree, or certification. Typically 5+ years of related experience. Familiarity with general best shop practices including PPE and shop safety requirements. Ability to perform basic equipment setup and maintenance activities and display general mechanical aptitude and hand tool competency. Able to use precision measurement tools and fabricate fixtures for use, including non-flight parts with standard alloys and simple geometry. Ability to learn and perform precision cleaning and chemistry processes. Ability to learn 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness. Ability to demonstrate correct packaging and handling requirements for all hardware.
- Preferred Qualifications: Formal training, degree, or certification in avionics, electronics, or a related technical field. Certification: Airman's certificate, FCC license, or IPC level certification. Experience with avionics systems and equipment, including but not limited to navigation, communication, and flight control systems. Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams. Familiarity with avionics testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators. Knowledge of software tools for diagnostics and troubleshooting of avionics systems. Understanding of RF (Radio Frequency) principles and their application in avionics systems. Experience with soldering and crimping techniques for avionics wiring and connectors. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Compensation
Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
Benefits
Elevate Your Career At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.
Company Information
Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.
Contact Information
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