Systems Integration & Test Technician III/IV

Role Summary

At Zone 5 Technologies, the Systems Integration & Test team builds and operates the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) environments and test stations used to integrate, test, and deliver avionics, systems, and sub-systems for development and production aircraft.

The Systems Integration & Test Technician III/IV is a senior hands-on, cross-functional role that leads technician work on the floor - building and maintaining test stations, performing integration and acceptance testing, troubleshooting hardware, and helping the team meet increasing production demand.

Responsibilities

Integration & Acceptance Testing

Perform integration, functional, and acceptance testing of avionics, sub-assemblies, and systems for development and production.

Troubleshoot hardware to the component and harness level and document findings.

Record test results, discrepancies, and hardware configuration with accuracy.

Test Station Build & Maintenance

Lead the build, wiring, and maintenance of HITL rigs and production test stations.

Fabricate and repair complex wire harnesses to workmanship standards.

Maintain test equipment and ensure calibration status is current.

Process & Throughput

Redline and improve test procedures and work instructions with engineering.

Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements to increase test throughput and quality.

Support engineering changes and hardware updates on test stations and articles.

Production Support

Lead the build, development and rollout of production line testing.

Maintain test rigs for production development.

Perform diagnostics on production assets.

Lead and support rework and repair of production assets (may require travel).

Research and Development Support

Support R&D Builds of test assets.

Work with engineers to find and fix issues found during development.

Lead diagnostics on test assets and give feedback to engineers on design.

Support post flight analysis and failure analysis with engineering.

Team Support

Train and mentor junior technicians in test, wiring, and troubleshooting practices.

Coordinate daily technician work with engineers and production schedules.

Train UAV technicians to perform high level production tasks.

Qualifications

Associate's degree or technical training in electronics, avionics, or a related field, or equivalent military training.

5+ years of experience as an electronics, avionics, or test technician in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries.

Strong ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and test procedures.

Proficiency with test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, harness testers).

Advanced soldering, crimping, and harness fabrication skills.

Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs.

U.S. Person status required due to export control regulations.

Preferred

IPC/WHMA-A-620 and/or J-STD-001 certification.

Experience with avionics communication protocols (CAN, UART, Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553).

Experience supporting production acceptance testing in a rate production environment.

Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain.

U.S. Passport and ability to travel.

Level III: $110,000 - $129,000/yr.

Level IV: $128,000 - $145,000/yr.

Pay range for this role

$110,000—$145,000 USD