Job Title: Avionics Technician

Location: Homestead, FL

If qualified and interested, text Caroline at 843/972/1883

Job Description

This role focuses on the assembly, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced avionics and electric propulsion components within a satellite production line. You will work with mechanical, electrical, and control systems to ensure all products meet rigorous aerospace quality and reliability standards. The position is ideal for a technician with hands-on experience in high-reliability manufacturing environments who takes pride in precision, accuracy, and adherence to strict workmanship guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate avionics systems, harnesses, and electric propulsion components according to detailed technical drawings, wiring schematics, and work instructions.
• Perform bench work to build, route, and secure wiring and electronic assemblies in line with aerospace harness dressing standards and practices.
• Conduct testing and calibration of avionics and propulsion subsystems to verify performance, functionality, and compliance with aerospace specifications.
• Use harness testing systems such as CIRRIS or similar tools to validate continuity, insulation resistance, and correct configuration of wiring assemblies.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues in mechanical, electrical, and control systems, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assembly steps, test results, and any rework performed to support traceability and quality assurance requirements.
• Follow established manufacturing processes and quality procedures to ensure all work meets stringent aerospace and satellite production standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and other technicians to resolve technical problems and continuously improve assembly and test processes.
• Handle components and equipment in a cleanroom environment, adhering to contamination control practices and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Inspect completed assemblies for workmanship quality, ensuring compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA workmanship standards, or similar guidelines where applicable.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of avionics experience in aviation, aerospace, or satellite manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with assembly, wiring, and bench work for avionics or electronic systems.
• Proficiency with harness dressing standards and practices in aerospace environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and detailed work instructions.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems relevant to avionics and propulsion subsystems.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and high level of manual dexterity for precision assembly work.
• Commitment to quality and adherence to high-reliability manufacturing processes.
• Willingness and ability to work in a cleanroom environment while using required PPE.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical certification in avionics, electronics, or aerospace assembly is preferred.
• Familiarity with CIRRIS or similar harness testing systems is a plus.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA workmanship certification is highly desirable.
• Experience working within structured aerospace quality and documentation systems.
• Comfort working with advanced electric propulsion components and subsystems.

Why Work Here?

You will join a high-tech environment focused on cutting-edge satellite and aerospace production, where your technical skills directly contribute to mission-critical hardware. The organization offers structured financial support such as mileage reimbursement, monthly stipends, and relocation assistance to help ease the transition into the role. You can expect a culture that values precision, safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to deepen your expertise in avionics, harness assembly, and electric propulsion systems. The role provides a stable, process-driven setting where you can grow your career in aerospace manufacturing while working with advanced tools and technologies.

Work Environment

You will work primarily in a cleanroom environment, performing bench-based assembly, wiring, and electronics work under controlled conditions. The setting emphasizes contamination control and consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Workstations are equipped for detailed bench work on avionics and harness assemblies, with access to specialized test equipment such as harness testers. The environment follows strict aerospace quality procedures, with clear work instructions and documentation requirements to ensure reliability and traceability of all components.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Homestead, FL.

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $42.00/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 Homestead,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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