Avionics Tech

TRC Talent is seeking a contract avionics technician for a long-term role with a leading avionics manufacturer in San Jose.  This is a fully onsite role. You will utilize your skills and expertise to fabricate and install wire harnesses, electronic systems, modules, and sub-assemblies on our industry leading aircraft. You will be working in a fast-paced prototype development environment and will be expected to work as part of a team.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Install wire harnesses through lay in, routing, dressing and connector termination using aerospace approved tooling and best practices.
Locate and install harness mounting hardware inclusive of click studs and clamps.

Able to work from both very detailed, released manufacturing drawings as well as development harnesses sketches.

Meet scheduled timelines and, in some cases, aggressive deadlines to have hardware ready for project milestones

Follow engineering designs and building concepts/prototypes assisting with testing, continuity checks and data collection.

 

Experience

5+ years of aviation experience performing modifications or aircraft wiring installs

3+ years of experience as a harness technician working on application critical, high-complexity harnesses

Prior experience of bundling harness using techniques and methods including wax string lacing

Must have hands on experience using shop tools and calibrated aerospace tooling including torque wrenches, crimping and striping tools.

Must be able to lift 25 lbs unassisted

Must be able to distinguish colors

 

Prior work experience in the aerospace industry. Composite airframe preferred.
Successful experience in a fast paced prototype/design environment

Great communication skills and a high attention detail are required

 

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required

A&P Certification (Nice to have)

Underpinning knowledge of IPC 610/620
Demonstrated familiarity with AC43.13-B