Avionics Technician

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $30.00 - $40.00 / hour

Description

As an Avionics Technician at Impulse, you’ll have the opportunity to assemble, test, rework, and integrate harnesses, electromechanical assemblies, and printed circuit boards. You will work closely with production & design engineers to deliver critical avionics for our first spacecraft builds. Join our growing team and help build next-generation spacecraft electronics!

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble harnesses and electromechanical assemblies for flight and development applications
• Work side-by-side with engineering in a fast-paced environment
• Execute brand-new processes, interpret engineering intent, and provide feedback to help improve documentation and planning
• Read, interpret, and work from drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and other controlled documentation/processes
• Perform verification testing of flight hardware and document results in a clear, precise and complete manner
• Support projects that improve the operational efficiency of the avionics production area
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 4 years of experience using electrical and mechanical hand tools within a production environment
• Demonstrated experience fabricating wire harnesses in a production environment
• Ability to adapt to changing work assignments and thrive in an agile work environment
• Self-motivated and excellent attention to detail
  
  
  

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working on vehicles of any kind, such as cars, planes, rockets, spacecraft, drones, or boats
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• 5 years of demonstrated experience with multi-meters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, hi-pot testers, or other electrical test equipment

Additional Information:

• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to distinguish colors is required

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.