Avionics Technician – Spacecraft Electrical Systems

ONSITE - CLEAR LAKE, TX

12 MONTH CONTRACT + EXTENSIONS

$25-40/HR

10 OPENINGS

Required Skills & Experience

• AA or AS degree in Electrical Engineering or at least 3 years industry experience

• 1 or more Certifications:

NASA STD 8739.4 - Cable Harness and Crimp

NASA STD 8739.3 - Through-Hole Soldering

NASA STD 8739.2 - Surface Mount Technology

NASA STD 8739.1 - Polymetric Applications

IPC J-STD-001E-2010

IPC J-STD-001ES Space Addendum

• Hands-on experience with electrical assembly, soldering, wiring, harness fabrication, and electronic troubleshooting.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.

• Experience performing electrical testing and verification using industry-standard test equipment.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of aerospace instrumentation including sensors, valves, actuators, motors, and control systems.

• Experience with Class 1 spaceflight hardware procurement, assembly, and inspection.

• Familiarity with hazardous material handling, ESD controls, PPE requirements, and aerospace manufacturing safety practices.

Job Description

Our client is seeking an Avionics Technician to support the design, build, integration, and testing of spacecraft avionics and electrical systems. This role will work alongside Avionics and Electrical Engineers to develop flight hardware, ground support equipment, and mission-critical electrical systems from initial assembly through launch and on-orbit operations. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with aerospace electrical hardware, harness fabrication, troubleshooting, and precision assembly in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, fabricate, test, and maintain electrical and electronic hardware for spacecraft and ground systems.

• Build and inspect flight-quality cable harnesses, connectors, PCB assemblies, and electromechanical systems.

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of electrical components and circuitry.

• Execute electrical testing using oscilloscopes, multimeters, ohmmeters, and other diagnostic equipment.

• Support integration, qualification, and environmental testing of avionics and electrical systems.

• Interpret schematics, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to ensure hardware is built to specification.

• Document assembly processes, test results, nonconformances, and engineering changes.

• Support procurement, inventory management, and handling of aerospace-grade materials and hardware.

• Maintain compliance with safety standards, manufacturing procedures, and quality requirements for flight hardware.