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Aetherflux

Avionics Technician

San Carlos, CA · On-site

$27.50 - $35/hr

Avionics Technician About Cowboy Space Corp. Mission Cowboy Space Corporation is solving the global ... Associate's degree in aerospace, electrical engineering technology, or an Airframe and Powerplant ...

Long Wall

Sr. Avionics Development Technician

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$30.50 - $40/hr

The best engineers make their teammates better, knowing that complementary skills create force ... Associate Degree in electrical discipline. * Manufacture and soldering of electronic components to ...

General Atomics

Avionics Engineering Technician

Poway, CA · On-site

$29.50 - $38.25/hr

We have an exciting opportunity for an avionics technician in our software engineering department ... Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with five or more years of experience. May ...

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What is the difference between Avionics Associate Engineer vs Avionics Technician?

AspectAvionics Associate EngineerAvionics Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field; certifications like FAA or EASAHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, testing, and troubleshooting of avionics systems in labs or officesInstallation, maintenance, and repair of avionics systems on aircraft or in workshops
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, aerospace manufacturers, defense contractorsAircraft maintenance companies, airlines, military

While both roles involve avionics systems, Avionics Associate Engineers focus on design, development, and testing, often requiring a degree and certifications. Avionics Technicians primarily handle installation, maintenance, and repair tasks on aircraft, typically with technical training. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the avionics industry.

Are avionics associate engineers in demand?

Avionics associate engineers are in demand due to the ongoing need for skilled professionals in aircraft electronics and systems integration. The aerospace industry continues to grow, requiring engineers with knowledge of avionics systems, certifications, and troubleshooting skills to support aircraft maintenance, upgrades, and new technology development.

What does an avionics associate engineer do?

An avionics associate engineer supports the design, development, testing, and maintenance of aircraft electronic systems, including navigation, communication, and flight control systems. They often work with engineers to troubleshoot issues, ensure system compliance with safety standards, and may use tools like CAD software and diagnostic equipment. This role typically requires technical knowledge of avionics systems and relevant certifications or training.
Infographic showing various Avionics Associate Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Avionics Engineer Associate (Fall 2026)

San Francisco, CA • On-site

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Biotechnology Research and Development • 1 - 10 employees
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$1.9K/wk

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Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe - large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Avionics Associate Engineer (Fall 2026)

Associate Engineer positions typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for students who have already received a bachelor's degree, and plan to return to receive their Master's following their Associate role at Astranis.

As an Associate Engineer, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems - we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, and our Associate Engineers work on projects that are of equal importance and difficulty to the projects we give our full-time employees. Many past Associate Engineers have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many now work at Astranis full-time.

If you are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern.

Role
  • Work with the avionics engineering team to build and test flight hardware
  • Design test equipment to validate designs across a wide range of stressed conditions
  • Bring up and debug designs in the lab
  • Write code to help evaluate performance and automate testing of satellite hardware
  • Assist with low level software to interface with various spacecraft subsystems
Requirements
  • Have a four-year degree in electrical or computer engineering (or equivalent technical degree), with plans to pursue a graduate degree following your time at Astranis.
  • Interest in learning about, designing, and working with various spacecraft systems and subsystems
  • A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
  • Experience with Python and/or C++Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch
  • US Citizenship or Green Card
  • Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Bonus
  • Experience with Altium Designer (or other PCB design software)
  • Experience with SPICE-based simulators (LTSpice, PSPICE, ADS, etc)
  • Comfortable with soldering and rework
  • Familiarity with standard EE lab bench (power supply, oscilloscope, multimeter, etc)
  • Familiarity with basic switched mode converter design (boost and buck converters)

Base salary: $1,925 per week.

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

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