Avionics & Electrical Integration Technician

The role

This person will build, integrate, test, and troubleshoot advanced aerospace hardware. The role involves electrical fabrication, avionics, mechanical assembly, systems integration, and testing.

What you will do

• Build, modify, and troubleshoot electrical wiring harnesses and cable assemblies
• Perform wire cutting, stripping, crimping, splicing, connector assembly, and continuity testing
• Build and install avionics, electrical, and electromechanical hardware
• Perform high-quality soldering, rework, and repair of PCBs, control boards, and electrical assemblies
• Integrate electrical and electronic systems into prototype and production-intent vehicles
• Perform mechanical assembly associated with electrical and avionics installations
• Install and route harnesses, sensors, controllers, computers, and other electrical hardware
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, assembly drawings, and engineering documentation
• Troubleshoot electrical and system-level issues using appropriate test equipment
• Support vehicle-level integration, assembly, checkout, and test activities

Required qualifications

• Experience building and troubleshooting electrical wiring harnesses
• Proficiency with crimping, soldering, connector assembly, and cable fabrication
• Experience reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly documentation
• Experience using common electrical test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, and continuity testers
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to systematically isolate electrical and integration problems
• Experience assembling, soldering, modifying, or repairing PCBs and electronic assemblies
• Strong attention to workmanship, reliability, and detail
• Comfortable performing hands-on mechanical assembly
• Experience installing and integrating electrical or electronic hardware into complex systems
• Ability to work from mechanical drawings, assembly instructions, and engineering documentation
• Comfortable working around prototype hardware where designs and configurations may evolve quickly
• Ability to identify practical issues with accessibility, routing, installation, serviceability, and assembly

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, robotics, motorsports, or other complex electromechanical systems
• Experience with avionics installation and integration
• Experience building or supporting Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Iron Bird, or other integrated test systems
• Experience setting up test benches, test fixtures, or validation rigs
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems, sensors, and instrumentation
• Experience integrating CAN, Ethernet, serial, or other vehicle communication systems
• Experience troubleshooting embedded systems and electronic control hardware
• Familiarity with aerospace wiring and workmanship standards
• Experience with prototype aircraft, unmanned aircraft, electric vehicles, or other advanced vehicle platforms
• Experience supporting engineering development and validation testing

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Meaningful early-stage equity
• Relocation support if applicable
• Employee Health Benefit Plans
• 6% Retirement matching
• Flexible PTO
• Free lunches, snacks, and a stocked fridge at our offices
• AI tools and subscriptions

About the company

Poseidon Aerospace builds and operates full-size autonomous cargo aircraft. They are headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with locations in Washington DC, Oregon, and Maine.