Avionics Technician (m/f/d)

The role

You will perform final assembly, integration, and checkout of launch vehicle avionic and electromechanical systems. This includes routing wire harnesses, installing sensors, and supporting test operations on composite and metallic structures.

What you will do

• Route, secure, and install complex vehicle wire harnesses.
• Prepare surfaces and bond ClickBond clips and standoffs to structures.
• Install and mechanically secure telemetry modules, batteries, and avionics enclosures.
• Use torque wrenches and calibrated hand tools to mate components.
• Perform high-reliability crimping, pinning, and soldering.
• Execute rework and modifications on wire harnesses and connectors.
• Install and connect critical flight sensors and verify functionality.
• Install fluid lines using Swagelok fittings.
• Interface avionics components with cryogenic and high-pressure systems.
• Perform electrical continuity, isolation, and bonding checks and integrated system testing.

Required qualifications

• Completed vocational training as an aircraft mechanic, specializing in avionics technician, maintenance technician or comparable training.
• Proven experience as an avionics, electrical, or electromechanical technician in aerospace, aviation, or high-reliability manufacturing.
• Proficient with precision hand tools, calibrated torque wrenches, and electrical test equipment.
• Experience working on both carbon fiber/composite and aluminum aerostructures.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace crimping, soldering, and harness manufacturing standards.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, wire lists, and mechanical engineering drawings.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Familiarity with safety protocols surrounding high-pressure gases and cryogenics.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to flight safety and quality.
• 2+ years of experience in aerospace, rocketry, aviation, or a high-reliability manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in reading and interpreting complex engineering blueprints, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Demonstrated experience with precision measuring tools, torque wrenches, crimp tools, and specialized aerospace hand tools.

Nice to have

• Certifications such as IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA-STD- 8739.
• Prior experience with launch vehicle integration or test operations.

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program
• 30 days of vacation
• Company pension plan with 20% employer contribution after probation period
• Subsidised lunch
• Sport Clubs membership (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance
• Childcare allowance
• Flexible mobility budget

Before you apply

• Affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process due to security clearance requirements.

About the company

Isar Aerospace is a fast-growing company building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. They provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit.