Avionics Engineering Technician
To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking an Avionics Engineering Technician level II or Sr to support design, integration, testing, and maintenance of the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle electrical and avionics systems. You will create shop definition including drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions. You must be comfortable as a liaison to the shop to install and modify existing aircraft subsystems. This position will include evaluation of a broad range of technical data. Candidates should have an aerospace development background and relevant experience in aerospace systems integration
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the flight operations by acting as the engineering liaison to troubleshoot electrical and avionics ground test issues
Design, manufacture, and operate electrical ground support equipment
Create drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to install or modify electrical and/or avionics subsystems
Support the shop by acting as the engineering liaison to troubleshoot documentation issues and provide real-time support on the shop floor
Regular and comprehensive communication to your lead
Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems
Travel, as needed, to support the department
Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: electrical engineering, avionics, experimental aircraft and/or launch vehicle integration
Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft electrical power systems
Experience with the creation of shop work instructions, including wiring diagrams and drawings
Direct hands-on experience with aircraft electrical system installation and best practices
Facilitation skills and ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to gain support or resolve concerns
Ability to work on your own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
Complex aerospace system development
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
Security clearance
Required Computer Skills:
Wiring diagram tools: Siemens Capital Logic/Harness, or equivalent
Lab equipment: Oscilloscopes, multimeters, AC/DC power supplies, signal generators
Familiarity with 3D CAD
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred Computer Skills:
Siemens Capital/Mentor Graphics
3D CAD modeling experience – NX, CATIA, or Solidworks
Curtiss-Wright IADS or Labview
Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira (preferred)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Engr Tech II: Strong relevant experience in engineering discipline or 3-10 years as technician in relevant discipline. Proficiency with CAD.
Sr Engr Tech: Strong relevant experience in engineering discipline or 10+ years as technician in relevant discipline. Strong proficiency with CAD.