Avionics Technician

PGS Worldwide is seeking Avionics Technicians in Goleta, California for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. These positions will support antenna assembly, RF circuit testing, tuning, and low-rate manufacturing operations. Technicians will perform precision measurements, RF testing, and hardware fabrication while working from engineering drawings, schematics, and manufacturing instructions.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of related avionics experience in an aerospace environment.
• Experience performing avionics, RF, electronics, or related aerospace manufacturing work.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, schematics, manufacturing instructions, and shop planning documentation.
• Experience using common hand tools for hardware assembly.
• Ability to use precision measurement tools such as calipers, height gauges, and dial indicators.
• Ability to read, write, and follow technical instructions written in English.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods during the workday.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and alternate shifts based on manufacturing requirements.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• Experience performing RF or antenna testing.
• Experience using a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA).
• Experience with antenna pattern, gain, or VSWR measurements.
• Experience working in an anechoic chamber.
• Proficiency with basic shop mathematics.
• MATLAB experience.
• Microsoft Word and Excel experience.
• Familiarity with ISO requirements, standards, and compliance practices.
• Strong initiative, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

What You'll Do

• Perform manufacturing operations associated with antenna assembly, RF circuit testing, and tuning.
• Assemble hardware using common hand tools.
• Perform dimensional measurements using calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, and related tools.
• Conduct transmission and reflection measurements using a Vector Network Analyzer.
• Perform in-process measurements supporting low-rate manufacturing.
• Conduct antenna pattern and gain measurements in an anechoic chamber.
• Perform antenna and RF-network VSWR measurements.
• Record and report test and measurement data.
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings, schematics, and shop planning documentation.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and other departments as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Work Schedule / Shift

• 9/80 work schedule.
• Overtime and alternate shifts may be required based on production needs.
• Less than 10% travel.

Pay

• $44.29 per hour.

Job ID: 1736

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.