• Avionics Technician

    Aerotek (Palmdale, CA)


    Job Title: Electronic Technician

    Job Description

    As an Electronic Technician, you will provide engineering technical services including planning, designing, modifying, installing, interfacing, testing, evaluating, repairing, and documenting the operation and performance of airborne test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and ground support equipment. This role requires proficiency in analog and digital electronic fundamentals, solid-state devices, digital logic and techniques, RF modulation techniques, and electromechanical drive mechanisms.

    Responsibilities

    + Plan, design, modify, install, interface, test, evaluate, repair, and document airborne test instrumentation and data acquisition systems.

    + Proficiently interpret and apply electronic schematics, mechanical drawings, wire diagrams, block diagrams, and technical publications.

    + Operate test equipment like multi-meter, O-scope, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, frequency meter, and logic probe for checkout, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair.

    + Fabricate cables, harnesses, populate electronic assemblies, and perform soldering, crimping, and wire terminations.

    + Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, and integrated circuits to the component level.

    + Upload and download instrumentation pods to/from aircraft.

    + Perform hands-on electrical, instrumentation, and avionics maintenance on aircraft.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with tubes, transistors, logic gates, and high-power RF devices.

    + At least 4 years of hands-on experience.

    + Expert-level troubleshooting and soldering capabilities.

    + Must qualify for and maintain a Security Clearance.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Benefit from long-term work on familiar aircrafts, ease of transition from military to civilian roles, retention of security clearance, and eligibility for a sign-on bonus.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a field environment that includes shift work, overtime, and travel to remote locations with exposure to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise, and dust. Two shifts are available: 1st Shift from 6/7am for 8+ hours, and 2nd Shift from 2/3pm for 8+ hours, Monday to Friday. Work will be conducted on the Flight Line and in the Back Shop, with Flight Line experience being highly beneficial.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of EDWARDS AFB, California.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $86000.00 - $89000.00/yr.

     

    Medical – Multiple plans, including HDHP with HSA

     

    Dental – Multiple plans, including orthodontic options

     

    Vision – Multiple plans

     

    Wellness programs – Coaching and resources

     

    Flexible spending accounts – For medical expenses and dependent health care

     

    Life

     

    Disability – Short-term and long-term

     

    Critical illness

     

    Identity theft

     

    Accident

     

    Hospital Indemnity

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Palmdale,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.