Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Leads a group through the build and test processes to support production efforts

• Completes parts lists, checks drawings, generates and processes engineering/document change requests, notices, and/or orders and other general engineer tasking with direction from Engineers

• Works with the program team to support the production schedules

• Performs wiring harness routing and installation in confined spaces following specified procedures

• Fabricates, modifies, and repairs wire harnesses; including circular and D-Sub connectors, potted connectors, and metal braid shielded harnesses per engineering documentation and required standards

• Tests electrical assemblies by manual and automated means

• Assists engineering with performing tests, collection of test data, troubleshooting, and assessing the manufacturability of new cabling designs

• Analyzes and develops solutions to complex electronic problems

• Performs basic mechanical and electrical removals and installations

• Performs and documents all work according to established company processes

• Observes all safety precautions when working with ESD sensitive hardware

• Maintains a neat and orderly work environment by operating with a “clean as you go” mentality

• Complies with all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures

• Assists team member with non-avionics specific work

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Punctuality to work each day and prepared to work scheduled work hours

• Other duties as assigned

• Plans and assigns work for team members to accomplish management objectives in a timely manner

• Ensures that all team members have the tools, training, materials, and support required to do their work

• Performs internal audits and maintains a high standard of compliance to company policies and procedures

Must-haves:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience

  • A higher-level degree may substitute for experience

  • Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education

• Ability to understand and interpret moderately complex, technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications; ability to route wires per technical drawings  

• Advanced skills with moderately complex avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, wiring installation, soldering' and crimping techniques

• Aircraft modification or spacecraft assembly experience

• Knowledge of manuals necessary to perform job

• Skilled using basic hand tools, operate ground support equipment, troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems, and measuring using a variety of basic and precision measuring devices relating to job function

Preferred:

• Familiarity with FCC and FCC GROL

• Ability to mentor and guide subordinates

• Basic understanding of spectrometer, Oscilloscope and/or Pitot static equipment

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military

• Clean room experience

• NASA 8739.4 certification and/or IPC-620 with Space Addendum

• Knowledge of reading, interpreting drawings, diagrams, and manuals; aircraft avionics/other systems; wire coding systems; avionics test equipment

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances