Avionics Technician II

Title: Avionics Technician II
Work location: Onsite in Kent, WA
Duration: 6 months - W2 Contract
Shift: Fri-Sun 5:00AM-5:30PM
Candidate location: Local to Kent, WA

Position Summary:

• The Avionics Technician II will provide hands-on support to Engineering/Production/Manufacturing by performing activities such as test, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of electro/mechanical systems.
• Applications may include electronic circuits, power distribution, life/vehicle critical safety systems and battery systems.
• Work is performed from schematics, diagrams, written descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions.
• Perform operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
• Assist in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
• Perform work in both Laboratory setting as well as work on manufacturing floor or on vehicle depending on manufacturing needs.

Responsibilities:

• Building different components and assemblies for all groups in all different environments (development, test and flight).
• Assisting with assembly of new and updated designs by working directly with engineering to determine best practices for assembly.
• Giving regular input on manufacturing improvement opportunities or build changes leading to more efficient assembly.
• Serve both internal and external customers across multiple systems and multiple platforms; each Technician is a valued part of the chain that supports safe human spaceflight.
• A focus on safety, collaborative teamwork, and quality allows us to work together to determine the best path forward, balancing speed and safety to create high-quality components that will propel future astronauts and payloads into space for the improvement of mankind.

Required Qualifications:

• Familiarity working in an ESD EPA and with tool control/accountability processes.
• Experience using standard electronics assembly tools, hand soldering and basic electronic test equipment (multimeters and power supplies).
• Experience with applying torque to fasteners/components.
• Fabricating, terminating, and repair/testing of wire harnesses.
• 3 or more years’ experience in Aerospace Avionics or related fields.
• Experience inspecting and certifying work performed to relevant standards and specifications.
• Attention to detail and passion for space.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work a 40-hour work week (4x10’s) with occasional overtime to support launch schedules.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Experience with application and removal of polymerics (staking, potting. Encapsulation and conformal coating)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly fabrication, CCA or PCBA repair or component replacement.
• Experience with energized power/high voltage systems, battery systems or RF assemblies.
• Certification in and/or knowledge of IPC standards for assembly and inspection.
• J-STD/J-STD Space, 610, 7711/7721 Rework and 620/620 Space Addendum.
• Experience and capability to interface with Microsoft Office Suite, electronic work orders and configuration management systems.
• Experience with documenting non-conformances and carrying out dispositioned repairs.

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