Systems Integration and Test Technician I/II

Role Summary

At Zone 5 Technologies, the Systems Integration & Test team builds and operates the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) environments and test setups used to integrate, test, and bring up new avionics, systems, and sub-systems before they go to flight and production.

The Systems Integration & Test Technician I/II is a hands-on, cross-functional role supporting the team's engineers in assembling, wiring, and operating test rigs and executing test procedures. This role supports work at Zone 5's San Luis Obispo area facilities.

Responsibilities

Test Rig Build & Maintenance

• Assemble and maintain HITL test rigs, test stations, and support equipment.

• Fabricate, install, and repair wire harnesses and cables.

• Perform continuity, resistance, and basic signal checks.

Test Execution

• Execute test procedures under engineering guidance and record results and discrepancies.

• Operate test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.

• Support integration and checkout of avionics, sensors, and control hardware.

Lab Support

• Maintain lab organization, inventory of parts and tools, and test equipment.

• Track hardware configuration and serial numbers for test articles.

• Follow lab safety, ESD, and workmanship procedures.

Production Support

• Support development and rollout of production line testing

• Maintain test rigs for production development

• Support diagnostics on production assets

• Support rework and repair of production assets (may require travel)

Research and Development Support

• Support R&D Builds of test assets under configuration control

• Support diagnostics on test assets and give feedback to engineers on design

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree or technical training in electronics, avionics, or a related field preferred.

• 0-3 years of experience in electronics assembly, avionics, or a lab/test environment (military, internship, automotive, or hobby project experience acceptable).

• Ability to read basic wiring diagrams, schematics, and assembly drawings.

• Basic hand and power tool skills, including soldering and crimping.

• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs.

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

Preferred

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

• Experience with UAVs, robotics, or electronics projects.

• Military avionics or aircraft maintenance experience.

• U.S. Passport and ability to travel.

Level I: $77,000 - $103,000/yr. 

Level II: $99,000 - $115,000/yr.