Avionics Technician III Hardware

Avionics Technician III

Location:

Englewood, Colorado

Compensation: $29 - $41 USD / hour

The Avionics Technician III is responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, adjusting, and repairing avionics equipment and systems for our aerospace vehicles. This advanced role involves performing equipment setup and maintenance activities, using precision measurement tools, and fabricating fixtures. The technician will also apply precision cleaning, chemistry processes, and best shop practices, including 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness. This position is essential for ensuring the reliability and performance of our avionics systems, contributing to the overall success of our aerospace missions.

In addition, the technician will demonstrate correct packaging, handling, and safety requirements for all hardware and collaborate closely with team members to maintain high-quality workmanship and meet project timelines while documenting and reporting any issues or discrepancies found during inspections and tests.

• May require formal training, degree, or certification.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Familiarity with general best shop practices including PPE and shop safety requirements.
• Ability to perform basic equipment setup and maintenance activities and display general mechanical aptitude and hand tool competency.
• Able to use precision measurement tools and fabricate fixtures for use, including non-flight parts with standard alloys and simple geometry.
• Ability to learn and perform precision cleaning and chemistry processes.
• Ability to learn 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness.
• Ability to demonstrate correct packaging and handling requirements for all hardware.

• Formal training, degree, or certification in avionics, electronics, or a related technical field.
• Certification:
  Airman's certificate, FCC license, or IPC level certification.
• Experience with avionics systems and equipment, including navigation, communication, and flight control systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with avionics testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators.
• Knowledge of software tools for diagnostics and troubleshooting of avionics systems.
• Understanding of RF (Radio Frequency) principles and their application in avionics systems.
• Experience with soldering and crimping techniques for avionics wiring and connectors.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Pay Range: $29.46 - $40.52

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• Life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• Additional benefits

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.