LTA Research and Exploration, an aerospace start-up, is seeking an Avionics Technician specializing in systems integration on research and development flight vehicles. In order to help advance our goal of bringing revolutionary airships to life, the Avionics Technician will work directly with the appropriate company personnel to organize, plan, and execute the troubleshooting, installation, and inspections of various subsystems. This position will also provide flight operational support as required.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinating, planning, and performing systems integration activities on the flight vehicle, ensuring all work is conducted in accordance with engineering data, manufacturer’s publications, and FAA guidelines
- Collaborating with engineering during system integrations, initial systems checks, and flight operations to troubleshoot and execute repairs to all electrical systems
- Fabricating high-quality, high-reliability wire harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies for cockpit systems integration, flight control system installation, fuel and lifting gas management systems, and ESC/BMS controls
- Reading, interpreting, and working from drawings and controlled documentation including wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and mechanical drawings for the assembly and integration of wiring harnesses
- Participating in line maintenance activities during flight operations
- Maintaining all airship maintenance records in accordance with current FAA regulations
- Managing spare parts, consumable inventories, and tool control
- Maintaining all airship maintenance equipment, hydraulic power packs, maintenance platforms, and any additional equipment used to support the airship
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years, preferred 5+ years of avionics experience
- Maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience on electrical wiring harnesses
- Previous cockpit avionics retrofit experience
- Knowledge of high voltage electrical, ESC, BMS, and batteries
- Previous experience managing installation teams
- Compliant with all environmental health and safety policies and procedures
- Proficient in using tools such as multimeters, crimpers, high voltage testers, calibrated tools, calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and other hand tools
- Proficient in operating man lifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and maintenance platforms
- Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets) and other basic technology
- Ability to get a DOT driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
What We Offer!
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)
- Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
- Parental leave
- Generous PTO + 11 paid holidays
- 401(k) matching up to 6%
- Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
- Mental health benefit
- Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields
