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Senior Avionics Maintenance Engineer - Advanced Effects

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $47–$47🗓 2026-09-03 → 2026-09-26

Core

Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic supporting developmental flight test of new aircraft and missile systems, responsible for mechanical assessment, maintenance coordination, flight execution, and reporting system readiness.

Role type

Senior IC Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic (Flight Test)

Builds

Aircraft and missile systems for U.S. and allied military capabilities

Domain

Defense / Aviation / Missile Systems

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

A&P license, airframe and power plant maintenance, missile or rocket system development, structural fabrication, mechanical integration, composites fabrication, avionics build/integration/test, troubleshooting aircraft subsystems, airframe construction techniques, electronics troubleshooting, FOD and tool control, heavy lifting, forklift operation

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, test racks

Responsibilities

Assist with aircraft fabrication, assembly, and operation; troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aircraft and subsystems; perform airframe construction techniques; complete aircraft and equipment documentation; troubleshoot and maintain site support equipment; communicate mechanical assessment with engineering and production; perform validation and testing of electronic components

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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