Avionics Technician III (Contractor)
Sierra SpaceBroomfield, Colorado, United States
Posted March 16, 2026
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
Sierra Space is building a shared ecosystem in space for scientific collaboration and innovation to benefit life on Earth. With technologies that make space more affordable and accessible, we’re dedicated to creating a prosperous and secure space economy that will benefit all of humanity. Rapidly advancing toward the launch of the next generation of space transportation, the world’s first commercial spaceplane, Dream Chaser®, will perform cargo supply and return missions for NASA - delivering up to 12,000 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) at a time. Sierra Space is also the developer of the Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE™), a modular, three-story inflatable habitat that we are developing as we build the first commercial space station. The unique structure will provide opportunities for multiple businesses including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, to optimize zero gravity benefits.
Job Description
The Avionics Technician III is responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, adjusting, and repairing avionics equipment and systems for aerospace vehicles.
Requirements
- May require formal training, degree, or certification.
- Typically 5+ years of related experience.
- Familiarity with general best shop practices including PPE and shop safety requirements.
- Ability to perform basic equipment setup and maintenance activities and display general mechanical aptitude and hand tool competency.
- Able to use precision measurement tools and fabricate fixtures for use, including non-flight parts with standard alloys and simple geometry.
- Ability to learn and perform precision cleaning and chemistry processes.
- Ability to learn 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness.
- Ability to demonstrate correct packaging and handling requirements for all hardware.
