Systems Integration & Test Technician III/IV

Role Summary 

At Zone 5 Technologies, the Systems Integration & Test team builds and operates the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) environments and test stations used to integrate, test, and deliver avionics, systems, and sub-systems for development and production aircraft. 

The Systems Integration & Test Technician III/IV is a senior hands-on, cross-functional role that leads technician work on the floor - building and maintaining test stations, performing integration and acceptance testing, troubleshooting hardware, and helping the team meet increasing production demand. 

Responsibilities 

Integration & Acceptance Testing 

• Perform integration, functional, and acceptance testing of avionics, sub-assemblies, and systems for development and production. 

• Troubleshoot hardware to the component and harness level and document findings. 

• Record test results, discrepancies, and hardware configuration with accuracy. 

Test Station Build & Maintenance 

• Lead the build, wiring, and maintenance of HITL rigs and production test stations. 

• Fabricate and repair complex wire harnesses to workmanship standards. 

• Maintain test equipment and ensure calibration status is current. 

Process & Throughput 

• Redline and improve test procedures and work instructions with engineering. 

• Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements to increase test throughput and quality. 
• Support engineering changes and hardware updates on test stations and articles. 

Production Support 

• Lead the build, development and rollout of production line testing. 

• Maintain test rigs for production development. 

• Perform diagnostics on production assets. 
• Lead and support rework and repair of production assets (may require travel). 

Research and Development Support 

• Support R&D Builds of test assets. 

• Work with engineers to find and fix issues found during development. 

• Lead diagnostics on test assets and give feedback to engineers on design. 
• Support post flight analysis and failure analysis with engineering. 

Team Support 

• Train and mentor junior technicians in test, wiring, and troubleshooting practices. 

• Coordinate daily technician work with engineers and production schedules. 

• Train UAV technicians to perform high level production tasks. 

Qualifications 

• Associate's degree or technical training in electronics, avionics, or a related field, or equivalent military training. 

• 5+ years of experience as an electronics, avionics, or test technician in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries. 

• Strong ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and test procedures. 

• Proficiency with test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, harness testers). 

• Advanced soldering, crimping, and harness fabrication skills. 

• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs. 

• U.S. Person status required due to export control regulations. 

Preferred 

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 and/or J-STD-001 certification. 

• Experience with avionics communication protocols (CAN, UART, Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553). 

• Experience supporting production acceptance testing in a rate production environment. 

• Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain. 

• U.S. Passport and ability to travel. 

Level III: $110,000 - $129,000/yr. 

Level IV: $128,000 - $145,000/yr.