Build Engineer, Avionics
Core
Build, integrate, test, and improve avionics hardware, electrical assemblies, and wire harnesses for autonomous defense platforms.
Role type
Senior IC build engineer (avionics/hardware)
Builds
Avionics assemblies, wire harnesses, and flight hardware for defense platforms
Domain
Defense technology / Avionics / Aerospace manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electrical engineering fundamentals, reading schematics and wiring diagrams, troubleshooting electrical systems, PCB assembly, wire harness construction, using test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes), root cause analysis, manufacturing process improvement, tooling development
Preferred skills
Wire harness manufacturing (crimping, soldering, shielding), IPC standards, embedded systems/sensors experience, UAV systems knowledge, autonomous flight software (QGroundControl, PX4)
Technologies
DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, continuity testers, QGroundControl, PX4
Responsibilities
Own build, integration, and bring-up of avionics systems; develop and maintain manufacturing instructions and BOMs; troubleshoot hardware using schematics and test equipment; partner with design engineering on prototypes and DFM/DFT; drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and production rate; develop tooling and fixtures; train manufacturing technicians
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC