UAV Avionics Assembler IV

The role

This role leads avionics assembly work for a product line, program, or production cell. The person owns assembly sequencing, build standards, and workmanship, and works with engineering, production, and quality teams.

What you will do

• 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 instructions.
• Support production readiness reviews, rate increases, and design transitions.
• Lead workmanship investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Train, coach, and support the avionics assembly team.
• 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.
• Perform detailed inspections and advanced continuity and isolation testing.

Required qualifications

• 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.
• Adhere to AS9100, FAA, and internal quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and material traceability via MES.

Nice to have

• Technical degree
• IPC 610 certification
• IPC 620 certification

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and more
• 401k with company match
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year
• 40 hours of sick time
• 12 annual company holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Before you apply

• All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
• The employer is a federal contractor and uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

About the company

Zone 5 Technologies develops precision weapons, interceptors, and unmanned aircraft systems for the United States and its allies. The company describes its work as building next-generation munitions and unmanned systems.