Zone 5 Technologies · 17 hours ago
UAV Avionics Assembler IV
San Luis Obispo, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$32/hr - $37/hr
7+ years expZone 5 Technologies is redefining unmanned aircraft systems with innovative solutions. The UAV Avionics Assembler IV will lead avionics assembly operations, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with engineers and production teams.
AerospaceManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead avionics assembly execution for a product line, program, or production cell
Own assembly sequencing, build standards, and workmanship consistency
Partner with manufacturing engineering on tooling, fixtures, and work instruction development
Support production readiness reviews, rate increases, and design transitions
Lead workmanship investigations and corrective action implementation
Train, coach, and support the avionics assembly team of all levels
Serve as a key interface between production, quality, and engineering teams
Build complex avionics assemblies and high-density wiring harnesses with minimal supervision
Execute first-article, prototype, or low-rate initial production builds
Interpret incomplete or ambiguous documentation and work with engineering to resolve issues
Perform detailed inspections and advanced continuity and isolation testing
Support root cause investigations related to assembly workmanship
Mentor and train Avionics Assembler I–II personnel
Provide feedback on manufacturability and assembly process improvements
Assemble avionics components, electromechanical assemblies, and wiring harnesses from engineering drawings and schematics
Perform wire terminations, connector installations, and harness routing to specification
Conduct continuity checks and basic functional testing
Identify and escalate non-conformances and workmanship issues
Maintain accurate as-built documentation and material traceability via MES
Adhere to AS9100, FAA, and internal quality requirements
Collaborate with quality and manufacturing engineering to resolve discrepancies
Assemble basic avionics components and sub-assemblies following work instructions and engineering drawings
Perform wire preparation tasks including cutting, stripping, crimping, and labeling
Assist with routing, dressing, and securing wiring in accordance with defined standards
Conduct visual inspections to identify obvious defects or workmanship issues
Use basic hand tools and test equipment such as multimeters under supervision
Accurately complete assembly work instructions and production documentation
Follow ESD, FOD, safety, and quality procedures at all times
Support senior assemblers and technicians as needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma (or equivalent) or technical degree with extensive aerospace experience
7+ years of avionics or high-reliability electronics assembly experience
Demonstrated leadership without formal people management
Deep understanding of aerospace quality systems and production risk
Exceptionally strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
Preferred
Technical degree
IPC 610 certification
IPC 620 Certification
Benefits
Competitive total compensation package
Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
401k with company-match
4 weeks of paid time off each year
12 annual company holidays
Company
Zone 5 Technologies
Zone 5 Technologies is an aviation component manufacturing company that develops and tests unmanned aircraft systems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-12-17Acquired
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