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Avionics Technician

Katalyst Space Technologies
Location
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Avionics
Salary
$60,000 - $90,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical school, associate degree, military electronics training, or equivalent hands-on experience is preferred.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience assembling, integrating, testing, or repairing avionics, electronics, cable harnesses, or other high-reliability electrical hardware.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, connector pinouts, assembly drawings, and controlled work instructions.
  • Strong hands-on workmanship in wire stripping, crimping, soldering, connectorization, harness fabrication, and electrical assembly, with careful attention to workmanship and repeatability.
  • Hands-on proficiency with common electrical test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, electronic loads, continuity testers, and related diagnostic tools.
  • Ability to document work accurately, communicate discrepancies clearly, and collaborate closely with engineers, inspectors, technicians, manufacturing, and integration teams.
Nice to have
  • Experience building or integrating spacecraft, launch vehicle, aircraft, defense, robotics, or other mission-critical electronic hardware.
  • Current or prior certification to IPC J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739 series, or comparable high-reliability workmanship standards.
  • Experience fabricating and inspecting complex cable harnesses, including shielded cable, twisted pairs, coax, high-density connectors, backshells, splices, and strain relief.
  • Experience with spacecraft or aerospace electrical integration, grounding/bonding, connector mating, harness routing, continuity/isolation testing, and safe power-up procedures.
  • Experience performing electronics rework or repair under controlled procedures, including soldering and inspection of PCB assemblies and connectors.
What the job really is

As an Avionics Technician at Katalyst, you will be responsible for building, assembling, and integrating avionics hardware and related equipment for spacecraft. Your day-to-day tasks will include precision wire preparation, soldering, PCB assembly, and executing electrical checkout and integration activities. You will work closely with engineers and other teams to ensure quality and accuracy in your work while adhering to strict standards and documentation practices.

Benefits
  • Base salary determined on a case-by-case basis, anticipated range $60,000 - $90,000 annually.
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, including Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan.
  • Relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off.
Things to weigh
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Role involves adherence to ITAR regulations, which may affect employment eligibility for non-US persons.
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