Systems Integration and Test Technician I/II
Key details
- Salary
- $77K–$115K/yr
- Location
- San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 0–3 yrs
- Function
- Skilled trades & Manufacturing
- Focus area
- other
- Visa sponsorship
- US persons only (export control)
- Posted
- 3h ago
Skills
About the role
At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in precision weapons and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Our team of engineers and innovators are developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions to deliver affordable and scalable precision weapons, interceptors, and UAS.
We're building the next generation of munitions and unmanned systems for the United States and its allies. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on defense technology, you belong here.
Role Summary
At Zone 5 Technologies, the Systems Integration & Test team builds and operates the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) environments and test setups used to integrate, test, and bring up new avionics, systems, and sub-systems before they go to flight and production.
The Systems Integration & Test Technician I/II is a hands-on, cross-functional role supporting the team's engineers in assembling, wiring, and operating test rigs and executing test procedures. This role supports work at Zone 5's San Luis Obispo area facilities.
Responsibilities
Test Rig Build & Maintenance
- Assemble and maintain HITL test rigs, test stations, and support equipment.
- Fabricate, install, and repair wire harnesses and cables.
- Perform continuity, resistance, and basic signal checks.
Test Execution
- Execute test procedures under engineering guidance and record results and discrepancies.
- Operate test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
- Support integration and checkout of avionics, sensors, and control hardware.
Lab Support
- Maintain lab organization, inventory of parts and tools, and test equipment.
- Track hardware configuration and serial numbers for test articles.
- Follow lab safety, ESD, and workmanship procedures.
Production Support
- Support development and rollout of production line testing
- Maintain test rigs for production development
- Support diagnostics on production assets
- Support rework and repair of production assets (may require travel)
Research and Development Support
- Support R&D Builds of test assets under configuration control
- Support diagnostics on test assets and give feedback to engineers on design
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree or technical training in electronics, avionics, or a related field preferred.
- 0-3 years of experience in electronics assembly, avionics, or a lab/test environment (military, internship, automotive, or hobby project experience acceptable).
- Ability to read basic wiring diagrams, schematics, and assembly drawings.
- Basic hand and power tool skills, including soldering and crimping.
- Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs.
- U.S. Person status required due to export control regulations.
Preferred
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD-001 certification.
- Experience with UAVs, robotics, or electronics projects.
- Military avionics or
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