Long Wall ยท 3 months ago
Sr. Avionics Development Technician
El Segundo, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$33/hr - $47/hr
5+ years expLong Wall Company was created in 2025 to accelerate missile defense technology for the U.S. and our allies. They are seeking an experienced avionics technician who will be responsible for manufacturing development and production hardware for launch vehicles and defense systems, focusing on critical hardware improvements and quality assurance.
AerospaceManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assemble PCBs into product chassis and support final vehicle integration by installing electrical sub-assemblies and routing cables and harnesses
Assemble electro-mechanical components along with the building of circuit boards and small electrical assemblies
Fabricate high quality, high reliability cable and wire harnesses
Operate complex automated equipment, including routine inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Document anomalies and non-conformities and associated rework to quickly return non-conforming product back into normal workflow
Perform functional testing of built hardware, including setups, instrumentation, test execution, create/upload reports, and teardown
Ensure lab equipment, tooling and consumables available and maintained to a high standard
Work closely with manufacturing and test engineers to provide input and develop assembly processes and test procedures
Assist with the development of production processes for first time production
Instruct and mentor junior avionics technicians
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
Minimum 5+ years of relevant hands-on technician work experience in aerospace, aviation, military, telecommunications or similar industries
Demonstrable working knowledge of PCB, cable harness fabrication, electro-mechanical, mechanical, integration assemblies and prototype development
Physical effort including carrying, lifting, and pushing moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 40 lbs.)
Ability to climb up and down ladders to work at elevated
Must be willing to work 50+ hours a week (overtime) including weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines, flexibility required
Must be willing to travel to other Long Wall sites or customer facilities as necessary
US person status (including US citizens, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted U.S. asylum status, or individuals admitted in U.S. refugee status)
Preferred
Ability to perform assembly operations including bending, crimping, grasping, pulling, reflowing, sitting, soldering, standing, stooping, stretching, stripping, and torquing
Proficient usage of a PC; experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word), shop floor management software (ERP) and related programs
Strong written and verbal communication, and organizational skills, and high level of attention to detail
Ability to read/interpret and work from controlled technical documentation and processes such as engineering drawings, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, manufacturing instructions, schematics, and parts lists
Skills in operating and manipulating automated machinery and various mechanical and electronic hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity with minimal instruction
Strong emphasis on safety, cleanliness, adherence to corporate policies and standards, a great attitude, and the ability to effectively work with a team
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging flight production clean room environment
1+ years of experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
Associate Degree in electrical discipline
Manufacture and soldering of electronic components to NASA workmanship standards using IPC-J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610 standards
Manufacture electrical cable and harnesses to IPC-A-620 standard
Current or past certification for NASA-STD-8739.4, NASA-STD-8739.6, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, IPC-J-STD-001 or equivalent
Knowledge of ANSI S20.20 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) standard and 5S methodologies
Benefits
Heavily employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Long Wall paid life insurance and LTD coverage
4% 401k match
Student loan repayment assistance program
Paid parental leave
Family planning assistance program
Long Wall paid financial wellness program
Paid time off for non-exempt employees and flexible vacation policy for exempt employees
Company
Long Wall
Long Wall develops modular missile defense and hypersonic test systems for advanced defense readiness.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-01-01Seed
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