Avionics Technician

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas. These include airborne ISR electronic warfare secure communications aerial refueling special air missions aerial firefighting and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing building and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.

Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global shared-service spanning people finance platform operations legal and engagement. This frees up our Core Groups who develop and own mission capabilities end-to-end to focus entirely on delivery. The Market Groups apply a regional lens ensuring that our agile and adaptable capabilities remain aligned to the wicked problems that matter most to our partners across the Americas EMEA and Asia-Pacific.

At the heart of our model is a simple but powerful idea: be a true partner with skin in the game. Our partners need effects not just equipment. By owning the full stack from the lab to the field we are able to drive a continuous cycle of innovation that keeps our partners ahead. Its a fast-moving intellectually demanding environment where talented people are given real responsibility work on problems that matter and contribute to an enterprise that is growing quickly and deliberately.

Headquartered in Washington DC with facilities across the United States the United Kingdom as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Aerospace Engineering Group (AERO)providesan integrated end-to-end capability for the rapid modification and fielding of mission-specificaircraft. The Airborne Asset Adaptation (A3) Cell acts as the central command and coordination hub managing requirements and external interfaces frominceptionto operational delivery. Specialized technical execution is delivered by the Aircraft Integration Centre (AIC) a Part 145 facility focused on airframe modification and Aerospace Design (ASD) which provides organic design engineering and FAA-authorized certification. Collectively these elements bridge the gap betweeninitialrequirements and the deployment of flight-certified mission-ready assets.

Position Summary

In this role you will be responsible forperformingday-to-dayavionics and electricalproduction operations on the hangar floor in a highop-tempoaircraftmodification environment.TheAvionicsTechnician performs installation integration inspection functional checkout andtroubleshooting ofaircraftavionics and mission systems in support ofMetreasPart 145 repair station activities with emphasis on oneoff and firstoftype ISR modifications. Responsibilities include fabricatingandterminatingelectrical wire harnessesrouting securing and installingaircraftwiringin accordance withapproved data and applicable standardsintegrating mission equipment sensors communications and associated interfacesand conducting functional and operational checks to verify system performance. Theavionicstechnician diagnoses discrepancies acrossaircraftelectrical avionics and mission-system installations documents work performed accurately and coordinates with engineering quality and maintenance personnel to ensure all work meets approved technical data customer requirements and FAA regulatory and repair-station procedures.

WhatYoullDo

• Fabricate electrical wire harnesses including wire preparation crimping connector termination labelingtie stringingandcontinuity testing.
• Route secure clamp protect andterminateaircraft mission system ethernetand coaxialwiring/cablingin accordance withdrawings wiring diagrams manufacturer data and acceptedaircraftmaintenance practices.
• Install avionics racks antennas sensors radios displays data-recording equipment mission computers power-distribution components and associatedaircraftinterfaces.
• Interpret engineering drawings wire diagrams installation instructions schematics equipment manuals and other approved or acceptable technical data.
• Conduct operational and functional checks of installedaircraftand mission systems to verify proper performance integration and interface operation.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies involvingaircraftelectrical systems avionics equipment communications navigation surveillance sensor and missionsystem installations.
• Use test equipment such as digital multimeters insulation testers continuity testers power suppliesIFR 4000/6000and avionics test sets as applicable.
• Perform other duties responsibilities and projects assigned by management.

WhatYoullbring

• Demonstratedexperiencebuildingterminating labeling and testingaircraftelectrical wire harnesses.
• Ability to read and interpretaircraftwiring diagrams schematics pinout drawings installation drawings engineering orders and manufacturer maintenance data.
• Experience installing and integrating avionics equipment antennas radios sensors mission computers data systems or otheraircraftinstalled electronic equipment.
• Ability to meet applicable physical requirements including lifting and carrying tools or equipment standing for extended periods and performing precise hand work.

Preferred

• 2 years ormore ofexperience performingaircraftavionicsinstallations.
• Priorintegrationexperience in military programsor special missionaircraft.
• Experience on Metrea specificaircraftincluding:King Air B200/300 series Bombardier Challenger 605 and Global 6500 and/or Boeing KC-135.
• Familiarity with Garmin G1000 and Proline Fusion systems.

AdditionalEligibilityQualifications

• Must be able to passpre-employment background check and FAA DOT drug test.
• Valid drivers license.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plan options

HSA/FSA accounts

Dental and vision coverage

6% employer 401(k) match

Fully paid parental leave for all new parents

Generous PTO

Life and disability insurance
Long-term and Short-term disability coverage

AD&D Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidizedgym membership / plans throughWellhub

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Position may require passing a government-administered background check.

Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements.

AAP/EEO Statement

This Companyis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteranstatusor other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-timenon-exempt position with typical working hoursfromMonday through Friday6:00 a.m. to3:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may changein accordance withdepartment and business -Exempt employees maybe requiredto work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.

Work Location

Tampa FL.

Work Environment

This joboperatesina hangar or flight line environment with exposure to varying weather conditions loud noise andaircraftsystems. The role may require standing bending climbing andlifting upto 50 employeesmust adhere to strict safety protocols and wearappropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE).

Travel

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