Systems Integration & Test Technician III/IV
Key details
- Salary
- $110K–$145K/yr
- Location
- San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5–8 yrs
- Function
- Skilled trades & Manufacturing
- Focus area
- other
- 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 stations used to integrate, test, and deliver avionics, systems, and sub-systems for development and production aircraft.
The Systems Integration & Test Technician III/IV is a senior hands-on, cross-functional role that leads technician work on the floor - building and maintaining test stations, performing integration and acceptance testing, troubleshooting hardware, and helping the team meet increasing production demand.
Responsibilities
Integration & Acceptance Testing
- Perform integration, functional, and acceptance testing of avionics, sub-assemblies, and systems for development and production.
- Troubleshoot hardware to the component and harness level and document findings.
- Record test results, discrepancies, and hardware configuration with accuracy.
Test Station Build & Maintenance
- Lead the build, wiring, and maintenance of HITL rigs and production test stations.
- Fabricate and repair complex wire harnesses to workmanship standards.
- Maintain test equipment and ensure calibration status is current.
Process & Throughput
- Redline and improve test procedures and work instructions with engineering.
- Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements to increase test throughput and quality.
- Support engineering changes and hardware updates on test stations and articles.
Production Support
- Lead the build, development and rollout of production line testing.
- Maintain test rigs for production development.
- Perform diagnostics on production assets.
- Lead and support rework and repair of production assets (may require travel).
Research and Development Support
- Support R&D Builds of test assets.
- Work with engineers to find and fix issues found during development.
- Lead diagnostics on test assets and give feedback to engineers on design.
- Support post flight analysis and failure analysis with engineering.
Team Support
- Train and mentor junior technicians in test, wiring, and troubleshooting practices.
- Coordinate daily technician work with engineers and production schedules.
- Train UAV technicians to perform high level production tasks.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or technical training in electronics, avionics, or a related field, or equivalent military training.
- 5+ years of experience as an electronics, avionics, or test technician in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries.
- Strong ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and test procedures.
- Proficiency
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