Avionics Technician - Contract

Tucson, AZ

Company Overview

At World View, we strive to be a responsible technology leader in the collection, analysis, and delivery of actionable information gathered by our strategically placed arrays of persistent sensors in the stratosphere.

We provide on-demand, scheduled, and historical aerial data and analytics from sensors deployed to the stratosphere with persistent coverage, higher resolution, and increased value over traditional aerial and space imagery sources.

Job Description

At World View, the Avionics Assembly Technician will be responsible for assembly and repair of complex electronic systems that help power and navigate our balloon system and aerospace vehicle.

Role Responsibilities

·Under direct supervision, assembles and installs electrical components and keeps detailed written records

·Refurbishes avionics systems as directed by senior technical staff

·Recommends improvements, modifications, and bug fixes

·Supports engineers with Instrument development and trouble shooting

·May provide technical support for payload integration or flight operation

·Performs tasks using documented procedure, specifications, drawings, or written engineering instruction

·Follows standard processes including requests for engineering evaluation/change and standard manufacturing data systems

·Other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

·1-3 years as an Electronics Technician, or related, experience

·A 2-year degree in electronics or similar training obtained in the military or industry

·Demonstrated ability to perform electronics assembly without help from others, such as but not limited to soldering, crimping, coating, and circuit testing

·Currently have or ability to get IPC certification. Must consistently abide by ESD requirements in and around ones work station

·Strong collaboration and teamwork skills

·Must be able to communicate well with stakeholders both verbally and written

·Generally, works on the manufacturing floor

·May be requested to travel with a launch team for technical support

·Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time

·May require lifting up to 40lbs

Bonus Points

·3-5 years technician experience on aerospace vehicles

·Familiarity with CAD tools such as Altium Designer and/or Solid works PDM.

·IPC-A-610 cert and J-STD-001 cert

Please note this is for a temporary contract role and not a direct hire opportunity.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

World View is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

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