Avionics Technician

Job Title: Avionics Technician III

Job Description

As an Avionics Technician III, you will be responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, adjusting, and repairing avionics equipment and systems. You will perform equipment setup and maintenance activities while utilizing precision measurement tools to fabricate fixtures. Additionally, you will carry out precision cleaning and chemistry processes, ensuring adherence to best shop practices, including PPE and shop safety. You will demonstrate correct packaging and handling requirements for all hardware, apply 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness in daily tasks, collaborate with team members to ensure high-quality workmanship, and document and report any issues or discrepancies during inspections and tests.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test, adjust, and repair avionics equipment and systems.
• Perform equipment setup and maintenance activities.
• Use precision measurement tools for fixture fabrication.
• Conduct precision cleaning and chemistry processes.
• Adhere to general best shop practices, including PPE and shop safety.
• Demonstrate correct packaging and handling requirements for hardware.
• Apply 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness in daily tasks.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure high-quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines.
• Document and report any issues or discrepancies found during inspections and tests.

Essential Skills

• 4 or more years of experience in avionics.
• Experience with soldering, crimping, and harness build.
• Proficiency in electronics testing and board repair.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostic process knowledge.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with avionics systems and equipment, including navigation, communication, and flight control systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• IPC-620 active certification for wire harnessing.
• J-STD-001 or J-Standard certification for soldering assemblies.
• Understanding of RF principles and their application in avionics systems.
• Experience with Visio, Excel, and/or CAD Drawing software.
• Experience with fabrication and test.
• Experience with non-conformance resolution.
• NASA Certifications for soldering, crimping, and harnesses.
• Experience with harness fabrication and vacuum chambers.
• Good time-management skills.

Work Environment

You will work a typical day shift in a cleanroom environment, participating in innovative projects with a supportive team culture. A healthy work-life balance, opportunities for growth, and collaboration are key features of this environment. The role requires the ability to lift 50 lbs and climb a 13-foot ladder.

This is a Contract position based out of Louisville, CO.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $40 - $45