Junior​/Entry Level - Avionics Electrical Technician

Overview

Avionics/Electrical Technicians x 6 (Senior, Mid-Level & Junior)

Contract Length: 12 months with extension/permanent conversion very likely

Contract type: 1099 & W2 Contracts Available

Hourly Pay rate: Open & Flexible – This is very urgent, priority is finding the right people

Start Date: ASAP (Ideally Mid-Late October. November latest)

In this role you will be working for an industry leading eVTOL aerospace vendor who have successfully tested a full-scale vehicle and expect to be successfully flying commercially by the start of 2028. These roles are essential for the expansion of a brand-new building in San Jose. We’re looking for individuals who are teachable, team-oriented, and ready to contribute to a high-integrity aerospace environment.

• Build and Test: You ll help build, maintain, and inspect aircraft subsystem integration test labs. This involves reading wiring diagrams and schematics and assisting in troubleshooting integration issues.
• Repair and Replacement: You will repair and replace aircraft subsystem components in a lab environment. You must have the ability to replace various subsystem components.
• Wiring and Harnesses: Hands-on experience is crucial for cutting, splicing, and crimping wires to fabricate a wide variety of harnesses. You will also fabricate and ring-out wiring harnesses for testing and debugging purposes.
• Documentation and Quality: You ll maintain lab documentation for modifications, repairs, and upgrades. A key responsibility is to inspect the work of other technicians to ensure quality and conformity with design specifications. You must follow proper working techniques for cleanliness, reliability, and quality.
• Mentorship: Senior technicians will be expected to set an example for a high standard of technical work for other team members.

• Project Focus: You will be working on flight controls and systems, including flight control actuators and fly-by-wire avionics. The project involves building and troubleshooting test setups and flight deck avionics. You will not be working on battery packs or doing general aircraft/vehicle work.

• Relevant
  
  Experience:
  
  3 months – 2 Years (Junior); 2 – 5 Years (Mid-Level); 5+ years (Senior) of experience as an electrical technician in an aviation, aerospace, or similar industry is required.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Relevant practical experience and technical skills in avionics and aircraft subsystems operation and troubleshooting with emphasis on avionics, wire harnesses, line maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Attention to Detail: Extreme attention to detail and high expectations for quality technical work are essential.
• Safety Mindset: A safety-conscious mindset is a must for the well-being of all working in the labs.
• Core
  
  Skills:
  
  Must be teachable with strong troubleshooting skills. Hands-on experience with wire stripping, using a DMC Crimper, and knowledge of wiring harnesses.

• A&P License
• Experience with FAA type certification and conformal test setups.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Industries:
  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Airlines and Aviation, and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

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