We are seeking an experienced ATE Technician to support the testing, troubleshooting, and repair of aircraft avionics, instruments, electrical accessories, lighting, and related electronic components within our FAA-certificated repair station. This is a hands-on bench role for someone who enjoys fault isolation, understands how electronic systems behave, and can confidently interpret test results rather than simply run a test sequence.
The strongest candidate will be able to determine whether a failure is within the unit under test, the test fixture or cabling, or the test system itself and then work through the issue methodically with clear documentation and follow-through.
Responsibilities:
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Special Test Equipment (STE), test adapters, fixtures, cables, and related bench equipment.
- Perform preliminary testing, alignments, functional checks, fault isolation, repair verification, and post-repair testing of electronic and electro-mechanical aircraft components.
- Interpret component maintenance manuals, production illustrations, schematics, wiring diagrams, test specifications, symbols, flag notes, and other approved technical data.
- Use multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal or function generators, frequency counters, logic or data analyzers, circuit testers, and other applicable test equipment.
- Diagnose electronic circuit and system faults, including analog and digital signal paths, power supplies, relays, connectors, wiring, sensors, and printed circuit board components.
- Distinguish product failures from test-station, fixture, cable, software-sequence, or equipment issues to reduce false failures and unnecessary downtime.
- Build, repair, or modify test cables, interface adapters, wiring, fixtures, and electronic assemblies as authorized, including soldering wires and printed circuit boards.
- Document test results, discrepancies, troubleshooting steps, repairs, equipment concerns, and final findings accurately in the applicable work-order and quality records.
- Partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality to resolve complex test issues, improve test reliability, and identify recurring product or equipment concerns.
- Maintain an organized, ESD-controlled, and safe work area; verify equipment is within calibration and report damaged or unreliable equipment promptly.
- Follow FAA Part 145 requirements, approved technical data, company procedures, quality-system requirements, and all applicable safety standards.
Qualifications:
- At least three years of hands-on electronics, avionics, test, repair, or troubleshooting experience; equivalent military or formal technical training may be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to independently read schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and test instructions.
- Strong working knowledge of electronic test equipment and a methodical approach to fault isolation.
- Hands-on soldering experience with wires, connectors, and printed circuit boards, along with basic electro-mechanical assembly skills.
- Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics, electronic components, signal tracing, and circuit-board-level troubleshooting.
- Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, organization, and the ability to work independently without losing communication with the team.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn work-order systems, technical databases, and computer-controlled test applications.
Preferred Experience:
- ATE or STE troubleshooting within an FAA repair station, aerospace manufacturing, defense, military aviation, or another regulated electronics environment.
- Component-level avionics or aircraft instrument repair and testing.
- Experience identifying whether a fault is caused by the unit under test versus the test station, fixture, cabling, or interface.
- Experience fabricating or repairing harnesses, test cables, adapters, fixtures, or bench-test interfaces.
- Current or prior soldering, wiring, or electronics-workmanship certification.
- Familiarity with FAA repair-station documentation, quality controls, ESD practices, and calibrated-equipment requirements.
Pay: $32.00 - $44.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Describe your experience using Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Special Test Equipment (STE), or other electronic test systems.
- Tell us about a time you diagnosed whether a failure was caused by the unit under test, the test equipment, fixture, cabling, or another external factor.
- Describe your experience using electronic test equipment and technical documentation.
Work Location: In person
