Lead Avionics Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead daily avionics build, integration, and test activities while providing technical guidance to avionics technicians
• Fabricate and inspect complex wire harnesses (cut/strip, crimp, terminate, label, lace/overbraid as required) to aerospace workmanship standards
• Perform and oversee soldering, rework, and repair of electronic assemblies, PCBAs, and connector terminations
• Troubleshoot electrical, avionics, and integration issues, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Read, interpret, and execute work from controlled documentation including schematics, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve production challenges and improve build efficiency
• Verify technician work, conduct in-process inspections, and ensure adherence to quality standards and revision-controlled documentation
• Flash, configure, and validate avionics software and firmware; document results and maintain configuration control

Job requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience building wire harnesses, avionics assemblies, or electromechanical systems in a manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of experience leading technicians, coordinating work, or serving as a technical lead
• Strong experience using electronic test equipment including DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQ systems, and test fixtures
• Working knowledge of electronics theory, avionics systems, electrical troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings
• Experience working within a quality-controlled manufacturing environment with strong documentation discipline
• Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills