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Overview

Our client is seeking an Avionics Technician to support the design, build, integration, and testing of spacecraft avionics and electrical systems. This role will work alongside Avionics and Electrical Engineers to develop flight hardware, ground support equipment, and mission-critical electrical systems from initial assembly through launch and on-orbit operations.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble, fabricate, test, and maintain electrical and electronic hardware for spacecraft and ground systems.
  • Build and inspect flight-quality cable harnesses, connectors, PCB assemblies, and electromechanical systems.
  • Perform troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of electrical components and circuitry.
  • Execute electrical testing using oscilloscopes, multimeters, ohmmeters, and other diagnostic equipment.
  • Support integration, qualification, and environmental testing of avionics and electrical systems.
  • Interpret schematics, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to ensure hardware is built to specification.
  • Document assembly processes, test results, nonconformances, and engineering changes.
  • Support procurement, inventory management, and handling of aerospace-grade materials and hardware.
  • Maintain compliance with safety standards, manufacturing procedures, and quality requirements for flight hardware.

Requirements

  • AA or AS degree in Electrical Engineering or at least 3 years industry experience.
  • 1 or more Certifications: NASA STD 8739.4, NASA STD 8739.3, NASA STD 8739.2, NASA STD 8739.1, IPC J-STD-001E-2010, IPC J-STD-001ES Space Addendum.
  • Hands-on experience with electrical assembly, soldering, wiring, harness fabrication, and electronic troubleshooting.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Experience performing electrical testing and verification using industry-standard test equipment.

Additional Info

  • ONSITE - CLEAR LAKE, TX
  • 12 MONTH CONTRACT + EXTENSIONS
  • 10 OPENINGS
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Pay in context

At roughly $33/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $30/hr median for welding jobs in Houston, TX, whose middle half runs $22–$37/hr across 99 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 64% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

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