Avionics Technician

Title: Avionics Technician

Location: Kent, WA (Local Candidates Preferred)

Schedule: Monday - Thursday | 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Employment Type: Contract to Hire, 6 Months

Pay: $40.16/hr. on W2

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Electronics & Mechanical Assembly Technician to support engineering, manufacturing, and production operations involving complex electro-mechanical systems. This hands-on role includes testing, fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, and assembly of electronic and mechanical hardware used in development, qualification, and flight-grade environments.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with avionics, electronics assemblies, wire harnesses, PCBAs, mechanical hardware, and aerospace-quality manufacturing processes. This position requires strong attention to detail, adherence to quality and safety standards, and the ability to work effectively in both laboratory and production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair, modify, and evaluate electrical and mechanical assemblies.
• Build components and subassemblies for development, testing, manufacturing, and flight applications.
• Perform operational testing, troubleshooting, checkout, and fault isolation on electronic and electro-mechanical systems.
• Fabricate, terminate, install, repair, and test wire harnesses and cable assemblies.
• Perform board-level assembly, soldering, component replacement, and rework activities.
• Apply and remove polymeric materials including staking, potting, encapsulation, and conformal coatings.
• Execute mechanical assembly activities including fastening, torque application, and hardware installation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve assembly procedures, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
• Inspect and certify completed work in accordance with applicable industry standards and specifications.
• Document non-conformances and perform approved corrective actions and repairs.
• Maintain compliance with ESD, tool control, and quality assurance requirements.
• Support manufacturing and engineering activities on the production floor, in laboratories, and during system integration activities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in aerospace avionics, electronics manufacturing, electromechanical assembly, or a related field.
• Experience working in ESD-controlled environments and following tool accountability processes.
• Proficiency with hand soldering, electronics assembly tools, and board-level rework.
• Experience using basic electronic test equipment such as:
• Digital Multimeters (DMM)
• Power Supplies
• Continuity Testers
• Bench Test Equipment
• Experience applying torque requirements to fasteners and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience fabricating, terminating, installing, and testing wire harnesses and cable assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience performing inspections to established quality standards and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work a 4x10 schedule with occasional overtime as needed.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience supporting aerospace, launch vehicle, propulsion systems, avionics manufacturing, or related industries.
• Experience with:
• PCBA repair and component replacement
• Flight hardware assembly
• High-voltage or energized power systems
• Battery systems
• RF assemblies
• Knowledge of industry standards including:
• IPC-A-610
• IPC/WHMA-A-620
• J-STD-001
• IPC-7711/7721 Rework Standards
• Space Addendum Requirements
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications, electronic work instructions, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and configuration management tools.

Experience documenting non-conformances and executing disposition-based repairs