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United States , Ridgecrest

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70310.00 - 76500.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

Operate and maintain proprietary instrumentation (avionics) systems on U.S. military aircraft including F/A-18.

Job Responsibility:

  • Install, maintain, fabricate, assemble, test, operate, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade and optimize complex instrumentation / avionics systems and subsystems, both large- and small-scale
  • Support pre- and post-flight instrumentation
  • Support pre-flight aircraft software loading
  • Fabricate connectorized wire harnesses, avionics assemblies and subassemblies
  • Maintain information / configuration tracking and documentation
  • Prepare and deliver documentation up to and including technical reports, briefings and final status reports
  • Undertake non-local, domestic, and foreign travel to support non-local test-flights
  • Operate rental and organizational vehicles on and off base to move test equipment to/from the flight line and to/from non-local test sites

Requirements:

  • Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required
  • High school diploma/GED plus 7 years of experience, or Associate's-level (AA/AS/Technical school) plus 2 years of experience
  • Must be able to be granted a security clearance and maintain one for the duration of employment
  • Open-mindedness, teach able, high motivation, and team-orientation
  • Sound character, flexibility, resilience and positive attitude
  • Ability to perform, manage, and prioritize multiple related tasks in a highly-dynamic and time-sensitive environment

Nice to have:

  • Practical knowledge of electronics/avionics including multi-conductor signal cables, video lines, and circuits
  • Training or experience with instrumentation systems, video and data recording/telemetry, MIL-STD-1553, and related data-bus and digital recorders
  • Organizational and/or intermediate level maintenance experience in US military avionics systems (USN or USMC experience preferred)
  • Prior experience in handling COMSEC assets

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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