2mo ago
$60,000 - $90,000 annually

Avionics Technician

United StatesUnited States·Broomfieldmid
OtherAircraft MechanicAvionics TechnicianSkilled Trades & Field Services
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding.

Requirements Summary

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

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OtherAircraft MechanicAvionics TechnicianSkilled Trades & Field Services

Katalyst is an American technology company focused on dynamic space operations.  We are building a fleet of dual-use multipurpose robotic space vehicles to create the future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, resupply and exploration are as routine as they are on Earth. Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story. What you do there is the future. We are not building the trains. We are building the machines that lay down the tracks. By developing the foundational capabilities that make sustained, responsive operations possible, we enable a new era of space exploration that strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain.

Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding. You’ll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real. We value humility, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, even when it’s harder. You’ll work closely with thoughtful, driven teammates who push each other to do their best.  Oh, and we're dog friendly!  

What We Offer

~4 min read
✓Stock options & equity
✓Medical, dental, and vision coverage
✓401(k)
✓Unlimited PTO
✓Catered lunches
✓Build, assemble, modify, and integrate spacecraft avionics hardware, cable harnesses, Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), and related flight and ground-support equipment from engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
✓Perform precision wire preparation, crimping, soldering, connector assembly, shielding, backshell installation, splicing, labeling, lacing, and harness routing using IPC 620 workmanship standards.
✓Assemble, rework, and repair Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) utilizing hand tools, soldering irons, and rework stations according to IPC 610 workmanship standards and engineering documentation.
✓Inspect PCBAs for quality and accuracy under a microscope
✓Adhere to assembly documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
✓Support electronics assembly and rework, including component installation, solder touch-up, connector repair, board inspection, and controlled modification of avionics hardware under engineering direction.
✓Execute electrical checkout and integration activities across avionics, power, communications, GNC, propulsion, robotics, and payload systems, including continuity, resistance, isolation, functional, and interface testing.
✓Use laboratory and test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, hipot/megohmmeters, and continuity testers to verify hardware performance and support troubleshooting of build and integration issues.
✓Maintain strict ESD, FOD, tool-control, configuration-control, and cleanliness practices while working around sensitive flight electronics and spacecraft assemblies.
✓Complete travelers, inspection records, test data, redlines, nonconformance documentation, and as-built records accurately; communicate discrepancies quickly and work with engineers to close issues.
✓High school diploma or equivalent; technical school, associate degree, military electronics training, or equivalent hands-on experience is preferred.
✓3+ years of hands-on experience assembling, integrating, testing, or repairing avionics, electronics, cable harnesses, or other high-reliability electrical hardware.
✓Demonstrated ability to read and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, connector pinouts, assembly drawings, and controlled work instructions.
✓Strong hands-on workmanship in wire stripping, crimping, soldering, connectorization, harness fabrication, and electrical assembly, with careful attention to workmanship and repeatability.
✓Hands-on proficiency with common electrical test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, electronic loads, continuity testers, and related diagnostic tools.
✓Ability to document work accurately, communicate discrepancies clearly, and collaborate closely with engineers, inspectors, technicians, manufacturing, and integration teams.
✓Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where quality, ownership, urgency, and disciplined execution are essential.
✓Experience building or integrating spacecraft, launch vehicle, aircraft, defense, robotics, or other mission-critical electronic hardware.
✓Current or prior certification to IPC J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739 series, or comparable high-reliability workmanship standards.
✓Experience fabricating and inspecting complex cable harnesses, including shielded cable, twisted pairs, coax, high-density connectors, backshells, splices, and strain relief.
✓Experience with spacecraft or aerospace electrical integration, grounding/bonding, connector mating, harness routing, continuity/isolation testing, and safe power-up procedures.
✓Experience performing electronics rework or repair under controlled procedures, including soldering and inspection of PCB assemblies and connectors.
✓Experience supporting environmental or acceptance testing such as vibration, thermal-vacuum, EMI/EMC, functional test, or post-test inspection.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Broomfield, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
$60,000–$90,000 a year
In line with the $74,963 median for Aircraft Mechanic jobs on Jobera (61 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
Posted
65 days ago
Employer
has 34 open jobs on Jobera.

Listing Details

Posted
August 17, 2026
First seen
August 17, 2026
Last seen
October 21, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
64
Repost count
0
Trust Level
42%
Scored at
October 21, 2026

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Employees
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Avionics Technician $60,000 - $90,000 annually