Avionics Technician III (Deploy Only)

$64,000 - $85,000/Yr

Sierra Nevada Corporation - Shalimar, FL

Full-time

Shalimar, FL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Avionics Technician III position at Sierra Nevada Corporation involves performing avionics maintenance in compliance with FCC, FAA, and company regulations. The role requires skilled technicians to install, test, troubleshoot, and repair avionics components while maintaining necessary equipment and documentation. This position is critical in supporting the ISR and aviation sectors, ensuring high-performance systems are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, repair, modify, test, operate, and troubleshoot avionics/electrical modules, components, and wire harnesses.
• Mark wires, assemble lays-up, terminate (crimp and solder) to engineering schematic specifications.
• Install wires and electrical components into electrical modules and assemblies per engineering drawings and specifications.
• Check drawings for accuracy and applicability for assigned tasks and advise the lead and/or supervisor of deficiencies.
• Perform electrical continuity checks, operational tests, and acceptance test procedures per engineering and manufacturer's instructions on harnesses and wired components.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and modify electrical components and assemblies per manufacturer's instructions, engineering schematics, and accepted industry practices.
• Record work progress, certifications, completion, and testing on various production documents per company standards and established procedures.
• Maintain shop and work area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Ability to understand and interpret basic applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications.
• Advanced skills with avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, wiring installation, soldering, and crimping techniques.
• Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and flexibility.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with the practical application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
• Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays and shift schedules as required.
• Must be willing to travel CONUS off rotation to perform Training, Medical, and Certification renewals.
• Current/valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.
• Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
• Ability to deploy for an approximate 90 day rotation.
• Active Current Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with FCC and FCC GROL.
• Basic understanding of spectrometer, oscilloscope, and/or pitot static equipment.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military.