JOB TITLE: Avionics Operations Engineer (Early Career) - Onsite
LOCATION: Mojave, CA
SALARY: $83,000-146,500/year
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Support integration, testing, and operations of launch vehicle avionics and electrical systems
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Write and execute procedures for testing and operations
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Identify and address vehicle discrepancies
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Support vehicle system troubleshooting
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Maintain configuration control over major avionics system elements (wiring diagrams, 3D CAD, work orders, etc.)
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Coordinate with subsystem leads to develop requirements, test plans, and procedures
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Collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop technical solutions
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Analyze system design adequacy and performance to meet program requirements
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Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to meet technical and program requirements
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Support external customer needs, including range integration, launch license applications, safety documentation, and payload integration
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Prepare presentations and support design reviews throughout vehicle development
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Support ground and/or flight testing as required
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Provide regular updates to the Avionics Lead (weekly/monthly)
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Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments
Requirements:
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Knowledge and experience in one or more: electrical engineering, avionics, electronics, software development, circuit design, experimental aircraft, or launch vehicle integration
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Experience troubleshooting Ethernet networks
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Experience creating wiring diagrams and circuit schematics
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Experience with flight vehicle troubleshooting and modifications
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Electrical design analysis experience (e.g., power budgets, thermal analysis, RF budgets)
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Experience with system analysis (e.g., telemetry bandwidth, link margin)
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Excellent written communication and documentation skills
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Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and work independently
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Experience in complex aerospace system development
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Programming in C/C++, Python, XML
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MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft electrical power systems
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Experience with data acquisition and instrumentation (thermocouples, accelerometers, strain gauges)
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Knowledge of environmental testing (vibration, thermal, shock)
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Experience architecting Avionics and Data Acquisition systems for experimental vehicles
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Knowledge of IEEE 802.3 networking standards and IRIG-106 telemetry standards
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Experience on a Mission Control Center console during flight operations
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Active security clearance
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Siemens Capital / Mentor Graphics
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MATLAB
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LabVIEW
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Familiarity with configuration management systems (e.g., JIRA)
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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