Avionics HITL & Test Technician
Core
Build and maintain Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) test assets, avionics hardware installation, wire harnessing, and test rack fabrication for satellite subsystems and vehicle simulation.
Role type
Avionics HITL & Test Technician
Builds
HITL test beds, production test racks, load simulators, and flight hardware qualification fixtures
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Avionics
Required skills
Avionics hardware assembly, wire harness manufacturing, test rack fabrication, soldering (SMT/through-hole), crimping, electrical continuity testing, mechanical tool usage, schematic reading
Preferred skills
IPC certification (IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620), electrical assembly design, shop equipment operation (drill press, grinders), specification development
Technologies
Multimeters, SMT equipment, pneumatic tools, drill presses, grinders, band saws
Responsibilities
Install avionics hardware and route wire harnesses; fabricate load simulators and test racks; perform electrical checkouts (continuity, multimeter measurements); assist design engineering in component assembly and process validation; coordinate cross-functionally to meet schedule and quality requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC