Avionics & Electrical Engineering Technician

About Bridger Aerospace

Bridger Aerospace is an aerial firefighting company based in Belgrade, Montana, located at the Bozeman Yellowstone Airport (KBZN). It was founded in 2014 to support front-line firefighters with world-leading technology and aerial fire suppression systems. We have grown from operating a single plane to commanding a significant Air Attack and the largest Super Scooper fleet in the U.S. in less than eight years. Bridger is a leader in fighting wildfires, specializing in Air Attack, Fire Suppression, and Aerial Fire-Mapping technologies. Our focus is to provide the most effective and modern capabilities to fight fires from the air. Meeting the needs of the growing threat of economic and environmental damage caused by wildfires and supporting ground-based firefighters is our priority. 

About Flight Test & Mechanic Solutions, Inc.

Flight Test & Mechanic Solutions, Inc dba FMS Aerospace (FMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridger, is a growing, flexible, customer-driven aircraft structural engineering and flight test company with manufacturing capability. We have many opportunities with a variety of types of projects with both foreign and domestic governments and commercial customers across many types of aircraft.

About the Role

Bridger Aerospace is currently seeking an experienced full-time Mid to Senior Level Avionics and Electrical Engineering Technician for FMS in Huntsville, Alabama. This position is a mid-level position in which the successful candidate will be responsible for designing, troubleshooting, and enhancing aircraft modifications for commercial and military organizations. This position requires someone interested and well-versed in avionics and electrical systems for various aircraft.

Job Responsibilities

• Will work with a team of Electrical and Design Engineers and PMs to troubleshoot, design, and implement electrical systems supporting various military and commercial customers.

• Provide offsite & onsite assistance and installation of electrical systems

• Mentor junior level electrical engineers within the company

• Occasionally travel to hangars, bases, customer sites to facilitate successful system integration of mechanical and electrical and provide assistance as needed to Project Managers at onsite locations

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in avionics and electrical wiring systems

• Minimum of a high school diploma

• Ability to effectively manage time over several programs

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work proficiently with remotely located employees as well as in a team environment

• Flexibility to travel CONUS & OCONUS (no more than 20% of the time)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

• Must be U.S. citizen

• Must currently possess or be able to receive Department of Defense Secret clearance

Desired Skills/Experience

• Active DoD security clearance, minimum of Secret level

• Interest in aviation airframe modifications is recommended

• IPC certification is preferred

• A&P certification or relevant certifications are a plus

• DoD or Military background is a plus

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and growth opportunities

• Company performance-based bonus plan

• Equity stock-based compensation package

• Employer-funded comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents

• 401k with company match

• Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage

This position is subject to pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings and its family of companies does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by federal or state law in matters of employment, promotion, services or activities it operates.