Job Title: Electronics Technician

Job Description

Join a leading aerospace and defense contractor known for designing and manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles. As an Electronics Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting the production team by performing essential manufacturing tasks, including building and installing electrical wire bundles, wire stripping, connector terminations, and soldering on aircraft electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for manufacturing, testing, inspecting, and repairing electrical systems and components.
• Manufacture and repair aircraft wiring and wiring harnesses.
• Perform operational checkouts of aircraft electrical systems and inspections as required.
• Conduct in-progress and follow-up inspections during and upon completion of installations.
• Solder electrical and avionics components.
• Troubleshoot aircraft systems discrepancies.
• Operate and maintain tools in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Assist in building prototypes for initial designs and low-volume builds not yet released into production.
• Participate in field testing and flight testing, which may require some travel.
• Assist other mechanics and technicians as required.
• Work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature, following established procedures.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 – 2 years of recent hands-on experience in electrical wire bundle manufacturing.
• Proficiency with electrical schematics.
• Experience in translating engineered designs into build instructions for assembly and test personnel.
• Proficiency in using wire stripper and crimping hand tools, specialty tools, and testing equipment.
• Familiarity with electronics, including analog and digital hardware.
• Knowledge of aircraft electrical systems.
• Skills in wiring and soldering.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office.
• Understanding of aircraft manufacturing safety procedures.
• Ability to interpret and understand electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Equivalent of 2 - 4 years of advanced studies beyond high school with emphasis in electronics, soldering, or equivalent job-related training in an R&D environment is preferred.
• Certificate from a trade/technical school is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in an aircraft manufacturing or aerospace R&D environment is preferred.
• Proven experience with basic analog and digital circuit troubleshooting and repair is desired.
• Experience with wiring harnesses, plastics, composites, and printed circuit board manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Open to medical device experience.
• Must have a valid drivers license with a clean driving record.

Work Environment

This position operates on a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, first shift, with potential adjustments. The work environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring flexibility and occasional Saturday work. The exact start time is still being finalized, but typical hours are from 5:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Petaluma, CA.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Petaluma,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.