This role supports the production of advanced unmanned aerial vehicles by building, installing, and maintaining aircraft electrical systems and components. You will manufacture and repair electrical wire bundles and harnesses, perform soldering and troubleshooting on avionics and electronics, and ensure that all work meets stringent aerospace quality and safety standards. The position involves hands-on work in a fast-paced production and R&D environment, contributing to both established products and new prototype builds.

Responsibilities

• Perform production manufacturing tasks, including building and installing electrical wire bundles, wire stripping, connector terminations, and soldering on aircraft electrical systems.
• Manufacture, test, inspect, and repair electrical systems and components used on unmanned aerial vehicles.
• Build and repair aircraft wiring and wiring harnesses, ensuring correct routing, labeling, and secure connections.
• Perform operational checkout of aircraft electrical systems and complete required inspections to verify proper function and compliance.
• Conduct in-progress and follow-up inspections during and upon completion of electrical installations to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.
• Solder electrical and avionics components using appropriate tools and techniques to meet aerospace standards.
• Troubleshoot aircraft electrical and avionics system discrepancies using test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes, and implement effective repairs.
• Operate and maintain hand tools, specialty tools, and test equipment in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Assist in building prototypes for initial designs and low-volume builds that are not yet released into full production, working closely with engineering and R&D teams.
• Participate in field testing and flight testing activities as required, which may involve occasional travel.
• Support and assist other mechanics and technicians as needed to meet production and testing schedules.
• Follow established procedures and work instructions on semi-routine assignments while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Interpret and work from electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics, and engineered designs to create clear build instructions for assembly and test personnel.
• Adhere to aircraft manufacturing safety procedures and contribute to a safe and organized work area.

• Minimum of 1–2 years of recent hands-on experience in electrical wire bundle manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience with electrical schematics and the ability to interpret and apply them in a production environment.
• Proven ability to translate engineered designs into practical build instructions for assembly and test teams.
• Hands-on experience using wire strippers, crimping hand tools, specialty tools, and electrical testing equipment.
• Strong familiarity with electronics, including hands-on experience with analog and digital hardware.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aircraft electrical systems and their components.
• Experienced and skilled in wiring and soldering for electrical and avionics applications.
• Ability to interpret and understand electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Experience in electronics troubleshooting using tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Proficiency with hand tools and assembly of wire harnesses, including crimping and cable routing.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of and adherence to aircraft manufacturing safety procedures.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Equivalent of 2–4 years of advanced studies beyond high school with emphasis in electronics, soldering, or related technical training in an R&D environment is preferred.
• Certificate from a trade or technical school in electronics, soldering, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in an aircraft manufacturing or aerospace R&D environment is preferred.
• Experience with basic analog and digital circuit troubleshooting and repair is desired.
• Specific experience with wiring harnesses, plastics, composites, and printed circuit board manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Experience in medical device assembly or similar highly regulated, precision assembly environments is welcomed.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Comfort working from blueprints, schematics, and detailed work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, reliable electrical assemblies.

You will join a high-impact environment where your hands-on skills directly contribute to innovative aerospace technologies. The organization supports your well-being with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as voluntary life and AD&D insurance for you and your dependents. Additional protection is available through critical illness, accident, and hospital plans, along with short- and long-term disability options. You can plan for the future with a 401(k) retirement plan that offers both pre-tax and post-tax contribution options and leverage a Health Spending Account to manage eligible healthcare expenses. Transportation benefits and an Employee Assistance Program provide further practical and personal support. Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and other PTO, helps you maintain a healthy work-life balance while building a long-term career in a technically challenging and rewarding field.

Work Environment

This role is based in a production and R&D environment focused on aerospace and unmanned aerial vehicle systems, working primarily with electrical, electronic, and mechanical assemblies. The position follows a 9/80 schedule on first shift, typically Monday through Friday from approximately 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with every other Friday off. In a two-week period, you will work four 9-hour days and have Friday off in the first week (36 hours), then four 9-hour days and one 8-hour Friday in the second week (44 hours). Candidates should be open to occasional Saturday work when business needs require it. You will regularly use hand tools, wire strippers, crimping tools, soldering equipment, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other electrical test instruments. Work is hands-on at benches and on aircraft structures, following established safety and quality procedures. The environment is collaborative and fast-paced, with small teams sharing a broad range of responsibilities to meet production and testing goals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Petaluma, CA.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/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 Petaluma,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.