Avionics Test Technician at Mach · LumiJobs

Responsibilities

The Avionics Test Technician will provide dedicated hands-on support for the assembly, integration, environmental testing, and verification of avionics and electronic systems. This role will work closely with Avionics, Systems, and Environmental Test Engineering to prepare test hardware, build specialized test equipment and harnesses, execute established test procedures, and maintain laboratory readiness. A primary focus of this position will be providing reliable technician support for rack builds, specialized hardware assemblies, DAQ systems, and electrical harness fabrication to ensure engineering programs can maintain development and test schedules.
Provide dedicated support for test rack builds and specialized hardware assemblies, including DAQ systems.
Build, assemble, modify, and inspect electrical harnesses consistently and efficiently to support engineering and test schedules.
Assemble and integrate avionics test hardware, fixtures, instrumentation, and supporting laboratory equipment.
Configure and operate environmental test equipment, including HALT systems, thermal chambers, humidity chambers, and electrodynamic (ED) vibration shakers.
Install, configure, and verify test instrumentation, including thermocouples, accelerometers, load cells, and data acquisition (DAQ) systems.
Configure and operate laboratory measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), electronic loads, power supplies, and related instrumentation.
Program and verify environmental test profiles and validate DAQ and measurement-system operation prior to test execution.
Set up, execute, and support established test procedures in accordance with approved test plans, procedures, specifications, and applicable standards.
Monitor tests, collect and review test data, document results, and promptly escalate anomalies, deviations, or equipment issues to the responsible engineer.
Troubleshoot test equipment, instrumentation, wiring, and setup issues as required to support test execution. Engineering-level product debugging and root-cause ownership are not required.
Support calibration, verification, preventative maintenance, and general upkeep of laboratory and test equipment.

Qualification

Experience supporting avionicsExperience with custom DAQ systems

Required

Hands-on experience with electrical and electromechanical assembly, including test racks, laboratory hardware, and cable/harness fabrication.
Ability to read and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering documentation.
Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining environmental test equipment, including thermal chambers, humidity chambers, HALT systems, and/or electrodynamic vibration systems.
Experience installing and verifying test instrumentation such as thermocouples, load cells, accelerometers, and DAQ systems.
Hands-on experience configuring laboratory measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, DMMs, electronic loads, power supplies, and related instrumentation.
Ability to execute test programs and procedures accurately and consistently while following approved documentation and engineering direction.
Strong attention to detail and technical documentation skills, with the ability to identify and clearly communicate test anomalies or deviations.
Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of test setups, instrumentation, wiring, and laboratory equipment.
Strong organizational skills and commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment.
Ability to work effectively with engineering teams in a fast-paced development and test environment.

Preferred

Experience supporting avionics, aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other high-reliability electronic systems.
Experience building or maintaining automated test equipment and instrumentation racks.
Experience with custom DAQ systems, including gDAQ/mDAQ or similar hardware.
Familiarity with environmental qualification, reliability, or acceptance testing of electronic and electromechanical hardware.
Familiarity with applicable aerospace or defense environmental test standards.
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.
Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Avionics Test Technician

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

Mach

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