Role SummaryAt 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 with test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, harness testers).
- Advanced soldering, crimping, and harness fabrication skills.
- Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs.
- U.S. Person status required due to export control regulations.
Preferred - IPC/WHMA-A-620 and/or J-STD-001 certification.
- Experience with avionics communication protocols (CAN, UART, Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553).
- Experience supporting production acceptance testing in a rate production environment.
- Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain.
- U.S. Passport and ability to travel.
Level III: $110,000 - $129,000/yr.
Level IV: $128,000 - $145,000/yr.
Pay range for this role
$110,000-$145,000 USD
What's in it for you:Benefits:
- Competitive total compensation package
- Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
- 401k with company-match
- 3 weeks of paid time off each year
- 40 hours of sick time
- 12 annual company holidays
