Senior Electronics / Avionics Technician

About the role

GE Aerospace is hiring a Senior Electronics / Avionics Technician in its Clearwater team. The role supports the testing, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of complex electronic and electro-mechanical avionics hardware in a production and MRO environment, with a focus on bench-level work using established procedures and technical documentation. It suits experienced technicians who enjoy working directly with hardware and solving complex issues on the shop floor.

The work covers advanced avionics systems used on commercial and military aircraft, including the Boeing 737/787 and platforms such as the F-18, F-35, Harrier and Apache. It is a technician career path role with growth opportunities in operations, technical leadership and training.

Key responsibilities

• Perform hands-on setup, testing, troubleshooting, repair and overhaul of complex electronic and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Run functional, vibration and thermal cycle tests according to established procedures, schematics and manuals.
• Troubleshoot equipment at component and system level using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Test, calibrate, adjust and maintain measuring and indicating instruments to defined standards.
• Monitor process performance and product quality, and adjust approved process parameters within engineering guidelines to prevent downtime.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Test Engineers to share issues, trends and watch items.
• Train and support junior technicians as assigned.
• Follow safety, quality and regulatory requirements in a high-reliability aerospace environment.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED, or a 2-year technical degree/certificate in Electronics, Avionics, Electro-Mechanical Technology or similar.
• Or 2+ years of equivalent hands-on industry experience.
• Ability to read schematics, drawings and technical procedures, and to use electronic test equipment and physical hardware.
• Able to lift and move up to 35 pounds.
• Willingness to work overtime or shift schedules; must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to prove U.S. person status (citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting schematics and technical procedures.
• Use of electronic test equipment.
• Preferred: 6+ years of hands-on experience as an electronics, avionics or electro-mechanical technician, and familiarity with aerospace, defense or regulated industries.
• Preferred: comfort using a PC to access documentation and drawings.

What we offer

• A technician career path with long-term growth in operations, technical leadership and training.
• Work in a climate-controlled, OSHA VPP Star-certified facility.
• Relocation assistance is not provided.