Avionics Technician III (Aerospace)

Location: Dayton, OH, United States. The role involves office, field, and customer-site work with frequent travel, sometimes on short notice.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, aviation, ISR, and national security technologies, including manned and unmanned aircraft systems and end-to-end C4ISR solutions.

What you will do

• Lead the installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics equipment and systems.
• Diagnose complex avionics issues using technical schematics, manuals, and advanced diagnostic tools.
• Route, install, repair, solder, and crimp wiring according to technical drawings.
• Document maintenance activities and ensure compliance with FCC, FAA, company, and safety standards.
• Train and mentor junior technicians while maintaining an organized and efficient work area.
• Travel frequently to customer locations and work in office, field, noisy, hazardous, confined, and elevated environments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of relevant experience; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced knowledge of avionics systems, troubleshooting, installation tooling, wiring, soldering, and crimping techniques.
• Ability to interpret technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and publications.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, stand and walk for extended periods, work at heights and in confined spaces, and operate a vehicle for customer travel.
• U.S. citizenship is required because the position requires obtaining and maintaining an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, identify safety hazards, and work safely around hazardous materials and industrial equipment.

Nice to have

• Associate’s degree in Avionics, Electronics, or a related field.
• Expert soldering skills and experience with advanced diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with FCC requirements and the FCC General Radio Operator License.
• Knowledge of spectrometers, oscilloscopes, and pitot-static equipment.
• Background in aerospace and defense, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. military.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment within a collaborative, mission-focused aerospace and national security environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and additional employee benefits.