Avionics Engineer

Description:

JOB TITLE: Avionics Engineer
LOCATION: Tustin, CA
PAY RATE: $85-100/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

    Job Type: Contract (9 months with potential for extension)

    Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

    Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

    Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

    Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

    Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

    Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

    Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

    Supports mechanical design for flight avionics hardware, LRUs, and flight instrumentation.

    Creates avionics hardware designs through prototyping and hands-on design work.

    Troubleshoots avionics issues on LRUs and test benches.

    Develops engineering drawings for parts, assemblies, and installations using 3DExperience and CATIA V5.

    Supports production by providing drawing and model clarifications.

    Revises and improves engineering drawings and models.

    Supports Integrated Product Teams with technical discrete tasks and requests.

    Interprets electrical schematics and wiring for avionics hardware integration.

    Performs material and part selection for avionics hardware designs.

    Supports vehicle instrumentation for flight test.

Requirements:

    Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

    B.S. Engineering degree from an accredited university.

    5+ years of relevant work experience within mechanical design.

    Relevant mechanical design and manufacturing experience, preferably focused on or within aerospace.

    Experience with 3D modeling and drafting in 3DExperience, CATIA V5, or a similar design package.

    Experience with material and part selection.

    Experience interpreting electrical schematics and wiring.

    Experience with vehicle instrumentation for flight test.

    Preferred: Experience with composite vehicles.

    Preferred: Experience with schematics in Microsoft Visio.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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Job Number: JPC - 17917-17924-11534
Job Location: Tustin CA
Per Diem: --
Overtime: --
Start Date: 2026-11-09
Input Date: 11/10/2026
Firm Name: STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC
Attention: Ariyana OBryan
Address: P O BOX 2278
City, State: SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
Phone: 714/823-3000
Email: 11534_submissions@ceipalsubsrouting.com
Website: www.thestructurescompany.com
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