Avionics Technician III (Weekend Shift)

Are you a skilled aviation professional with the desire to join a team of talented mechanics and elevate your career? We have the opportunity for you!

As an Avionics Technician III, you will be using your skills and expertise to perform avionics maintenance according to FCC, FAA and company policies and regulations. You'll be responsible for installing, testing, troubleshooting and repairing avionics components, and maintaining test equipment, tools, and manuals.

Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin and Durham, North Carolina, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space

Must-haves:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 5 or more years of relevant experience

• A higher-level degree may substitute for experience

• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education

• Must have own tools in good working order

• Ability to understand and interpret basic applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications; ability to route wires per technical drawings  

• Advanced skills with avionics installation tooling, wiring, wiring repair, wiring installation, soldering, and crimping techniques

Preferred:

• Familiarity with FCC and FCC GROL

• Basic understanding of spectrometer, oscilloscope, and/or pitot static equipment

• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.  

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps

• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity

• Frequently requires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colors

• Frequently requires hearing abilities to include discerning different tones and volumes

• Occasionally lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Frequently exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)

• Frequently exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials

• Frequently exposed to loud noises

Safety Sensitive Position:

• Responsible for the safety or security of people or property

• Inspects, handles, or transports explosives, dangerous or hazardous materials

• Inspects structures, equipment or vehicles

• Performs aviation related duties

• Operate or supervise vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment or machinery

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $32.25 - $44.35. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.

Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.