Avionics Technician

Job Title: Avionics Cable Harness AssemblerIf qualified and interested: Text Duke at 631/513/1840Job DescriptionThis role focuses on building, testing, and modifying complex, highreliability cable harnesses and avionics hardware that support advanced aerospace systems, including unmanned pilot stations and ground control systems. You will work hands-on with wiring diagrams, schematics, and test equipment to help transform engineering concepts into flight-ready hardware in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from wiring diagrams, layout drawings, schematics, and technical documentation to build and integrate avionics hardware.
• Build, test, and modify complex cable harnesses for aerospace and related applications, ensuring high reliability and adherence to engineering requirements.
• Provide detailed redlines and feedback on drawings to support corrections and design improvements.
• Construct high-reliability wire cables and perform fine-pitch PCB soldering and repair as needed.
• Assist avionics engineering teams with rapid iteration, integration, and modification of components, racks, and flight deck systems.
• Support the build, integration, and maintenance of unmanned pilot stations and ground systems, including test racks and related hardware.
• Perform bench-level testing using standard electronic equipment such as digital multimeters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, power supplies, and function generators.
• Use mechanical and electronics hand tools to fabricate, assemble, and modify structures, sheet metal components, and airframe-related parts when required.
• Apply aviation and structural skills, including sheet metal repair, riveting, heavy structures work, aircraft modification, fabrication, and drilling operations such as cherry max and upsizing.
• Monitor task progress, document status, and ensure work meets quality standards and schedule expectations.
• Contribute to initial production process development, documenting procedures and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and test teams to transform concepts into tested and deployed hardware.
• Support testing operations and major program milestones by traveling to test sites as needed.
• Work evenings and weekends when required to meet mission-critical deadlines and program schedules.
• Lift and move components and equipment up to 25 lbs unassisted while maintaining safe work practices.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience building aerospace, automotive, or commercial-grade cable harnesses.
• 3+ years of experience using mechanical and electronics hand tools in a production, maintenance, or R&D environment.
• 2+ years of experience using electronics test equipment, including digital multimeters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and schematics.
• Experience using basic measurement tools such as calipers and tape measures.
• Demonstrated ability to fabricate, troubleshoot, and repair complex cable assemblies and wire harnesses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed to support mission-critical deadlines.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted and travel to test sites as required, up to approximately 25% travel.
• Hands-on experience with aviation structures, sheet metal work, airframe fabrication, sheet metal repair, riveting, heavy structures, and aircraft modification.
• Experience working with avionics systems and associated testing and fabrication tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting flight hardware in high-output production or R&D environments.
• PCB soldering and repair experience, including surface-mount and fine-pitch components.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and maintaining electronic test systems and racks.
• Working knowledge of RF systems and electronic theory.
• Preferred experience integrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex aerospace RF, SATCOM, or IT systems.
• Proficiency in Linux for system support and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in advanced RF troubleshooting techniques, including use of specialized RF test equipment.
• Proficiency in computer networking concepts and practices.
• Prior experience maintaining operational remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) ground control stations (GCS).
• Certifications such as IPC J-STD-001, IPC-610/620, NASA-STD-8739.4, or NCATT.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA and Security+.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and adaptability in dynamic, fast-changing environments.
• Experience in project coordination or informal project management, including tracking tasks and supporting schedules.

Why Work Here?Join a dynamic start-up environment where your hands-on contributions directly influence cutting-edge supersonic aircraft and advanced modification work. You will work alongside passionate experts who value your technical opinions, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to shape processes and hardware from concept through deployment. Competitive compensation, exposure to innovative aerospace technology, and a culture that listens to and respects every voice make this an exciting place to grow your skills and career.Work EnvironmentYou will work in a partially climate-controlled facility that can be warm in the summer but is supported by large fans for improved comfort. The environment is highly collaborative, with close interaction between engineering, production, and test teams. Tools are provided, and you will regularly use mechanical and electronic hand tools, measurement equipment, and standard electronic test instruments such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and function generators. The work involves hands-on fabrication, assembly, and testing of avionics hardware and cable harnesses in a shop and lab setting, with occasional travel to test sites. Hours may include evenings and weekends to support mission-critical milestones, reflecting a fast-paced, start-up culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Chamblee, GA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Chamblee, GA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Chamblee,GA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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