Avionics Technician (PCBA)

Electronics / Avionics Technician

Anavia

YOUR MISSION * Conducts electrical and electro-mechanical fabrication support, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of integrated systems. * Operate and maintain electric shop equipment and tools (hand tools, small power tools, solder irons, 3D printers). * Perform system tests to ensure proper function and compliance with regulations. * Meet scheduled timelines and, in some cases, aggressive deadlines to have hardware ready for project milestones. * Attend project meetings to discuss project schedule, design, hardware status, and other critical information. * Effectively document important processes and build techniques for successful readiness of equipment and transition of responsibilities to other individuals. * Build low volume electrical and electro-mechanical assemblies in the prototype phase of product lifecycle. * Ensure that laboratory and machine shop areas and equipment are safe, clean, in good working order, and organized for all engineering staff to efficiently work. * Collaborate with engineers and other technicians to resolve assembly problems and improve processes. * Maintain and follow health, safety, and quality standards during the assembly process. YOUR PROFILE * Completed technical education. * Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar technical function. Proven experience with PCBA and wire harness a must. * Excellent wire soldering, stripping, crimping, and heat shrink skills, cable shields including foil and braid. * Capable of reading and understanding circuit diagrams, assembly drawings, and written work instructions. * Experience using specialized crimping tools for attaching connector contacts and assembling circular and speciality connectors. * Certifications related to electronics, soldering and cable/harness assemblies strongly desired (e.g. IPC 610, J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620) * Experience working in ESD-sensitive environment. * Knowledge of handling, charging, and safety protocols for different types of batteries. * Expert proficiency working with miniature connectors and high-density PCBAs. * Skilled at assembling complex electronic enclosures. * Experience with PLM systems for tracking components and hardware revisions. Process-oriented and structured work methods. * Good language skills in English (oral and written). German desirable. * Location: On-site in Bilten, Switzerland. * Eligibility: Swiss or EU citizens only.

Avionics Engineer (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace

Mission Brief  Join the Avionics Department at Isar, within the Electrical Engineering Team responsible for high‑reliability hardware design of PCBAs and Avionics Units that are the backbone of our Spectrum Launch Vehicle. As an Avionics Engineer, you will provide direct contribution to our technology stack and take responsibility for critical Avionics units: driving them through their entire lifecycle from early concept to detailed design, qualification, and all the way to successful on-orbit operations in Space. The ideal candidate is someone with deep technical expertise in Electrical and Electronics engineering who thrives in a fast-moving environment. Preference will be given to those with the ability to make sound technical decisions, able to raise the bar for engineering quality, and the ability to provide technical mentorship to other Engineers along the way. Your Role in Our Space Mission:  * Take on ownership of at least one high-reliability Avionics Unit or PCBA * Own all interfaces of your product across its lifecycle, from design to manufacturing to verification and integration, including all technical and programmatic interfaces * Carry out the full Electrical design cycle for PCBAs including component selection, schematic capture, layout and design verification * Take on Unit level tasks for your products including requirement management, design, reliability analyses, qualification & acceptance testing, as well as troubleshooting analysis * Conduct design reviews for your products and participate in system level design reviews * Plan, execute, and evaluate verification, acceptance, and qualification tests at unit, subsystem, and vehicle level * Develop test procedures and automated scripts for verifying unit functional and electrical performance under harsh operating conditions, such as thermal, vacuum, and vibration * Capture interface requirements and design specifications for test equipment used in test campaigns of your products * Actively participate in Integrated Testing & Flight Data reviews * Collaborate on ad-hoc tasks related to Avionics PCBAs, Units and, Systems with your peers in the Avionics department Qualification Checklist  * BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Energy Science and Technology or comparable * 3+ years of working experience with complex PCBs and electronics * Extensive Experience with complex electronics and circuit theory for embedded, power electronics, analog interfaces, and logic * Experience in E-CAD tools (Schematic & Layout Design), preferably Altium Designer * Experience in simulation tools such as PSpice, LTspice, Altium Simulation, or Simulink * Experience in hands-on testing and verification of design functionality and performance * Experience with international or external product standards, regulations, or requirements, such as ISO/ANSI/AEC/MIL or similar * Experience with core product analyses and tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analyses, Reliability (MTBF), Fault Tree, Ishikawa (Fish-Bone), or similar * Experience in Design for Test and Design for Manufacture concepts * Experience with Electrical Test and Measurement equipment * Hands-On mentality, can-do attitude * Fluent in spoken and written English Bonus Skills: * Previous product ownership * Working experience within a high-reliability industry, such as Aerospace, Medical, or Automotive * Experience in interacting with external certification or regulatory agencies for product compliance * Experience in programming languages such as Python or Matlab for task automation and data analysis * Experience in mechanical design tools such as Solidworks, NX, OnShape, or similar Benefits  * Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program * 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge * Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period * Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day * Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket * Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass) * Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period * Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children * And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team         Who we are We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations. We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation. We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career! Want to find out more about us? Visit www.isaraerospace.com   Data Protection We process your personal data for the purpose of managing the recruitment process and assessing your application. For detailed information on how your data is processed, including your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Disclaimer Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We use Metaview to record interview audio so our team can review it later and stay focused during the conversation. 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Avionics Technician

Anavia

YOUR MISSION As ANAVIA continues its rapid growth, we are seeking a skilled Avionics Technician who is eager to contribute to the future of unmanned aviation.  In this role, you will take ownership of the following responsibilities: Key Tasks * Perform sub-assembly and final-assembly tasks. * Fit and install electrical systems as well as avionics systems. * Collaborate with engineers, and other technicians to resolve assembly problems and improve processes. * Perform system tests to ensure proper function and compliance with regulations. * Maintain and follow health, safety and quality standards during the assembly process.   Competencies & Duties * Working independently and responsibly. Perform tasks as described above. Proactive communication when issues arise, or help is needed. * Compliance according to ANAVIA’ employment contract, compliance with company’ safety instructions and employee’ safety requirements, compliance with employers’ quality manual, work instructions and corresponding process specifications and instructions. * Assure 5s behavior to drive clean, safe and efficient work processes. YOUR PROFILE * Completed technical education. * At a minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar technical function. * Solid technical and practical understanding of mechanical, mechatronic and electrical systems. * Process-oriented and structured work methods. * Responsible. Good technical understanding. Good communication skills. * Good language skills in English (oral and written). German desirable. * Location: On-site in Näfels | Bilten, Switzerland. * Eligibility: Swiss or EU citizens. Join a dynamic and international team at ANAVIA and help shape the future of unmanned aviation.  We look forward to receiving your application.