Production Technician, Avionics

We are looking for a Production Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Santa Ana, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for assembly, integration, and testing of mechanical and electrical components in a R&D environment. The Manufacturing Production team is responsible for a wide range of activities crucial to the manufacturing process including operating equipment, assembling products, performing quality control checks, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

Follow detailed blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and CAD models to assemble electronic and electro-mechanical systems; Use hand tools and power tools, including soldering equipment, to build and integrate components; Combine subsystems into larger, functioning avionics systems and ensure proper communication between integrated components; Maintain detailed records of assembly processes, test results, and issues encountered; Follow safety and ESD protocols in the workplace; Possibility for overtime and weekend shifts as needed

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in an ESD environment performing electrical and/or electro-mechanical assemblies (aerospace or electronics industry preferred); Proficient with hand tools and test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, calipers, and specialized test boxes; Able to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams; Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production; Ability to rapidly adapt in a high-paced, challenging work environment; Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities; Willing to travel 15%; Willing to work assigned shift hours, overtime and weekends as needed; Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required; Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

Nice to have

Experience working in an R&D setting; Demonstrated experience with avionics build, integration, and test; Perform validation and testing of electronic components using multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks; Demonstrated skills in low-level programming, soldering, harnessing, conformal coating, and staking; Electronic box assembly troubleshooting and writing detailed issue tickets for failures; Running functional checkouts, tests, and diagnosing issues; Testing and running RF systems; Loading firmware onto integrated digital systems; Running LabView scripts; PCBA integration and troubleshooting; Basic understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles

Benefits

Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) for full-time employees; Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers