Avionics Tech II

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Job Description

Summary

The Avionics Technician II position is critical in ensuring the safety reliability and efficiency of our avionics systems. This position will be responsible for performing advanced troubleshooting repairs and maintenance on a variety of aircraft systems including navigation communication and flight control systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of electronic systems and will be proficient in utilizing diagnostic equipment and troubleshooting techniques. The successful applicant will have a keen attention to detail excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. This position necessitates a high degree of technical competence and the ability to interpret complex technical manuals and schematics.

Position Responsibilities

• Monitoring and servicing systems
• Diagnosing problems and troubleshooting equipment
• Running tests and completing reports
• Updating and improving existing systems
• Repairing or replacing faulty equipment
• Inspecting buildings equipment and systems
• Developing and implementing preventative maintenance procedures
• Managing heating and plumbing systems (Remove)
• Planning and scheduling repairs
• Use work orders to determine the type and quantity of wire harness and assemblies to manufacture.
• Follow assembly drawings and work instructions to manufacture wire harnesses.
• Ability to master the basic skills needed to solder strip crimp perform heat shrink manage cable shields including foil and braid.
• Assemble circular connectors based on standard operating procedures.
• Assemble major functional subassemblies for the UAV which incorporate many of the harnesses manufactured in the area.
• This position works with management and engineering for direction on new assemblies.
• Work with the production assistant on new work orders and the stock room personnel to acquire kits to build work orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• 1 - 2 years of working experience required.
• Excellent wire soldering stripping crimping and heat shrink skills cable shields including foil and braid.
• Capable of reading and understanding assembly drawings and written work instructions to produce the highest quality avionics wire harness cables and assemblies.
• Adept at wire harness assembly utilizing schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience using dedicated contact crimping tools for attaching connector contacts.
• Experience assembling circular connectors.
• Strong work-ethic and the flexibility to work in a dynamic environment.
• Certifications IPC 610 J-STD-001 IPC/WHMA-A-620
• Previous experience in wire harness manufacturing role for a UAV company.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical time management and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel).

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit stand stoop reach lift (up to 10 lbs.) bend etc. Hand and wrist dexterity to utilize the computer.
• May require travel to sites/program and special functions.

Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance:

• Work is in an office environment climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and ongoing as required.
• May have some exposure to outside environment while traveling.

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the location the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironments determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironments business requirements. A U.S. person according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isnt for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We dont just build defense technologywe redefine whats possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air land sea space and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianbut were not building history were building whats next.

If youre ready to build technology that matterswith speed scale and purposetheres no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans. AeroVironment Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

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