Avionics Specialist Jobs

Avionics Specialist jobs are open across defense contractors, commercial airlines, and MRO providers, from entry-level bench technicians to senior systems integration engineers, with specializations in navigation systems, flight control software, and avionics troubleshooting. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles14
Top stateWashington
Top employerL3Harris
Top citySeattle, WA
Work type100% On-site
Top industryAerospace

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CS Sales Specialist Sr - Avionics
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CS Sales Specialist Sr - Avionics
Gulfstream Aerospace
Savannah, Georgia
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Avionics Electronics Technician (RF Specialist) - 1st Shift (Onsite)
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Avionics Electronics Technician (RF Specialist) - 1st Shift (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace
Federal Way, Washington
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$58k - $111k/yr
On-Site
High school
10,000+

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Technical Specialist III, Avionics Test & Production
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Technical Specialist III, Avionics Test & Production
Blue Origin
Grandview, Missouri
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
J-STD-001 Certification
10,000+

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Avionics Manufacturing Specialist, PCBA
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Avionics Manufacturing Specialist, PCBA
Castelion
Torrance, California
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control

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Avionics Technical Specialist (NJUS)
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Avionics Technical Specialist (NJUS)
NetJets
Columbus, Ohio
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Avionics Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

L3Harris4 open roles
Blue Origin4 open roles
NetJets1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Aerospace & Defense

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in avionics specialist jobs.

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate or equivalent avionics technician certification
  • Experience reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals
  • Proficiency with avionics test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators
  • Hands-on troubleshooting of navigation, communication, or flight control systems
  • Associate degree or military technical training in avionics, electronics, or a related field
  • Active DoD security clearance or eligibility to obtain one for defense-sector roles

Tips for Your Avionics Specialist Job Search

List every avionics system you've touched

Hiring managers scan for specific platform experience before they read anything else. Name the exact systems on your resume: Collins Aerospace Pro Line, Garmin G1000, Honeywell Primus, or whichever avionics suites you've maintained, tested, or installed. Generic 'avionics systems' earns nothing.

Lead with your certifications and clearance

Your FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate, any avionics-specific endorsements, and your security clearance level should appear above your work history. Employers filter on these before reading experience, so burying them halfway down the page costs you interviews.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists avionics specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by aircraft type worked on

Defense-focused roles and commercial airline roles use different language and expect different platform knowledge. Search for the specific airframes you know, whether that's rotary wing, regional jets, or wide-body commercial aircraft, so your resume reads as directly relevant rather than broadly qualified.

Prepare a bench-test scenario for every interview

Avionics interviews almost always include a troubleshooting walk-through. Prepare two or three real examples where you diagnosed a fault using test equipment, traced it to a component, and documented the fix. Walk interviewers through your diagnostic logic, not just the outcome.

Negotiate against the full compensation package

Defense and airline employers often include shift differentials, per diem for travel assignments, and tuition support for A&P or avionics certifications. Ask HR what the total package looks like before accepting, because those benefits can differ substantially across contractors and carriers.

Avionics Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most avionics specialists?

The companies hiring the most avionics specialists right now include L3Harris, Blue Origin, and NetJets, with the largest share of openings in Washington, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and MRO providers consistently account for the majority of active postings.

How many avionics specialist jobs are remote?

About 0% of avionics specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most avionics work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote arrangements are technical writing, avionics software testing, and systems documentation roles rather than bench repair or line maintenance positions.

How do you become an avionics specialist?

Start with a formal education path: an associate degree or certificate program in avionics or electronics technology, or complete an equivalent military occupational specialty. Earning your FAA A&P certificate strengthens your candidacy significantly. From there, pursue entry-level technician roles to build hands-on platform experience, then target specializations in navigation, communication, or flight control systems as your hours accumulate.

How do you get hired as an avionics specialist with little experience?

Employers hiring junior avionics technicians prioritize certifications and demonstrated shop skills over years of experience. Completing an FAA-approved avionics program, volunteering with a local EAA chapter, or landing a military enlistment in an avionics specialty all build credible hands-on hours. Applying to MRO shops and regional carriers is often more accessible than going straight to major defense contractors.

What does the avionics specialist interview process look like?

Most avionics specialist interviews include a phone screen focused on certification status and platform experience, followed by an in-person or technical video interview where you'll walk through a troubleshooting scenario step by step. Some employers add a practical bench test or ask you to interpret a wiring diagram. Defense roles typically add a background investigation stage before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to avionics specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to avionics specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, platform experience, and location preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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