Avionics Technician

Avionics Installer

This is a hands-on avionics role supporting satellite manufacturing in a cleanroom environment. On a day-to-day basis, you'll be routing and securing wire harnesses, installing avionics components, troubleshooting systems, and ensuring all work is completed to strict aerospace and quality standards. You'll work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering documentation while collaborating closely with engineering and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install avionics equipment, connectors, wiring, heaters, sensors, and related hardware.
• Route, dress, lace, clamp, and secure wire harnesses throughout satellite assemblies.
• Perform avionics installation and troubleshooting activities.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical work instructions.
• Conduct continuity checks and assist with inspections to verify proper system operation.
• Use hand and power tools such as crimpers, heat guns, torque drivers, wire strippers, and other avionics assembly tools.
• Document completed work and support configuration updates and engineering changes as needed.
• Maintain cleanroom, ESD, and contamination-control requirements throughout the assembly process.

What They're Looking For:

• At least 2 years of avionics experience in aerospace, aviation, satellite, or related industries.
• Strong experience with wire harness installation, routing, and fabrication.
• Hands-on avionics installation and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Comfortable working in a process-driven manufacturing environment with high quality standards.

Schedule Options:

• 1st Shift: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 PM - 4:00 AM (+10% shift differential)
• 3rd Shift: Friday-Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (+20% shift differential)
• 4th Shift: Friday-Sunday, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (+25% shift differential)

Work Environment: This position is based in a cleanroom production facility where you'll be building and integrating avionics systems for satellites. The environment is highly technical and team-oriented, requiring attention to detail, adherence to aerospace standards, and compliance with PPE, ESD, and contamination-control procedures. This is primarily a bench-build role with a strong focus on quality, precision, and mission-critical hardware.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $52.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)