Avionics Engineer

JOB TITLE: Avionics Engineer
LOCATION: Tustin, CA
PAY RATE: $85-100/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (9 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Supports mechanical design for flight avionics hardware, LRUs, and flight instrumentation.

• Creates avionics hardware designs through prototyping and hands-on design work.

• Troubleshoots avionics issues on LRUs and test benches.

• Develops engineering drawings for parts, assemblies, and installations using 3DExperience and CATIA V5.

• Supports production by providing drawing and model clarifications.

• Revises and improves engineering drawings and models.

• Supports Integrated Product Teams with technical discrete tasks and requests.

• Interprets electrical schematics and wiring for avionics hardware integration.

• Performs material and part selection for avionics hardware designs.

• Supports vehicle instrumentation for flight test.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• B.S. Engineering degree from an accredited university.

• 5+ years of relevant work experience within mechanical design.

• Relevant mechanical design and manufacturing experience, preferably focused on or within aerospace.

• Experience with 3D modeling and drafting in 3DExperience, CATIA V5, or a similar design package.

• Experience with material and part selection.

• Experience interpreting electrical schematics and wiring.

• Experience with vehicle instrumentation for flight test.

• Preferred: Experience with composite vehicles.

• Preferred: Experience with schematics in Microsoft Visio.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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