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Specter Aerospace · 2 hours ago

Avionics & Test Systems Technician

positionPeabody, Massachusetts, United States
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$70K/yr - $100K/yr

Specter Aerospace develops next-generation hypersonic flight systems through advanced propulsion and high-performance composites. As an Avionics & Test Systems Technician, you will work hands-on with flight and ground systems to install, maintain, and troubleshoot avionics, instrumentation, and electrical systems, ensuring their reliability and performance.

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Responsibilities

Install and integrate avionics components, wiring harnesses, sensors, and electrical subsystems on flight and test hardware
Fabricate and route wiring harnesses according to aerospace standards
Perform electrical verification, checks, testing, and functional validation of subsystems
Support testing of flight computers, telemetry links, instrumentation, power distribution, and engine test instrumentation
Install and maintain sensors such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells, accelerometers, and other measurement devices for experimental testing
Commission data acquisition hardware, signal conditioning modules, and test control electronics
Troubleshoot and repair avionics, electrical, and instrumentation issues discovered during integration, bench testing, or live experiments
Assist with pre-test setup, test execution, and post-test teardown in the propulsion test facility, ensuring adherence to safety procedures
Maintain and calibrate test instrumentation, electrical systems, and documentation to ensure repeatable, high-quality results
Collaborate closely with engineers to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and test plans

Qualification

Avionics experienceElectrical troubleshootingWiringHarness fabricationElectrical equipment proficiencyReading schematicsPropulsion test instrumentationDynamic test environmentDocumentation maintenanceDetail-orientedProblem-solving skills

Required

Hands-on experience as an Avionics, Electrical, Aerospace, or Instrumentation Technician
Strong skills in wiring, soldering, crimping, and harness fabrication
Proficiency with electrical equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies
Ability to read and work from engineering schematics and wiring diagrams
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for complex electrical systems
Comfortable working in dynamic, hands-on test environments with electrical systems
Detail-oriented and capable of maintaining accurate documentation and following procedures

Preferred

Experience with propulsion test instrumentation or sensors (pressure, temperature, strain, etc)
Familiarity with DAQ and/or PLC systems (e.g., NI, Dewesoft, HBK and Beckhoff, Rockwell)
Aerospace, rocket, or high-speed test facility experience
Military avionics or instrumentation training (AET, 2A6X1) or a technical degree/certificate
Experience with environmental testing or high-temperature/high-vibration systems

Company

Specter Aerospace

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Specter Aerospace is a developer of integrated technology packages.
dateFounded in 2013
location
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://specteraerospace.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$12.87M
Key Investors
Small Business Innovation Research
2024-07-17Series Unknown
2023-06-13Series Unknown· $9.5M
2022-02-22Grant· $3.2M

Leadership Team

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Felipe Gomez del Campo
Founder and CEO
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Specter Aerospace receives $9.5 million in funding from the Department of Defense (DoD) and investment firms, CS Ventures and Mandala Ventures
2025-02-20
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