Avionics Technician II
Location: Kent, Washington
Schedule: Shift C | Friday-Sunday | 5:00 AM-5:30 PM
Pay: $40-$46/hour
Employment Type: W2 Contract
About the Role
Our client is a leading innovator in advanced aerospace and space technologies, developing next-generation systems that support some of the world’s most ambitious missions. They are seeking experienced Avionics Technicians to support the assembly, testing, integration, and repair of flight-grade electronic and mechanical hardware in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This position is ideal for candidates with aerospace, defense, avionics, electronics manufacturing, or other highly regulated production experience who enjoy hands-on technical work and contributing to complex, mission-critical systems.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, integrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair avionics and electromechanical hardware.
- Perform board-level assembly, soldering, component replacement, and rework activities.
- Fabricate, terminate, install, inspect, and test cable and wire harness assemblies.
- Support development, test, and production builds of advanced aerospace systems.
- Perform mechanical assembly using engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
- Apply torque requirements to hardware and assemblies.
- Conduct inspections and certify work to applicable quality and manufacturing standards.
- Apply and remove staking, potting, encapsulation, and conformal coatings.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to improve manufacturing processes and assembly methods.
- Maintain compliance with ESD, safety, and tool accountability requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in avionics, aerospace manufacturing, electronics assembly, or a related technical field.
- Experience working in a production, manufacturing, flight hardware, or laboratory environment.
- Experience with:
- Cable and wire harness fabrication and installation
- Soldering and board-level assembly
- Mechanical assembly and hardware integration
- Multimeters, power supplies, and other electronic test equipment
- Familiarity with ESD-controlled environments and tool control processes.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5-7 years of aerospace, defense, launch vehicle, or spaceflight manufacturing experience.
- Experience with PCBA repair, CCA rework, or component-level troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, or IPC 7711/7721 standards.
- Experience with high-voltage systems, battery systems, RF assemblies, or power systems.
- Experience documenting non-conformances and performing corrective repairs.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and electronic work instruction systems.
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