Job Description

Electronic Assembler I

🔷 Tucson, AZ (Onsite) | Aerospace & Avionics

🔷 9/80 Schedule Available – Every Other Friday Off

Electronic Assembler I – Build the Technology That Keeps Aircraft Safe

At Universal Avionics, the work done on our production floor isn't background noise, it's the whole point. For over 40 years, our assemblers have been the hands behind the avionics systems trusted by pilots and operators around the world. If you take pride in doing precision work right the first time, you'll fit in here.

This is a role for someone who respects the craft. You'll be assembling circuit boards, wiring harnesses, and electronic subassemblies to exacting standards, in an environment where quality isn't just a checkbox, it's a commitment to the people who rely on our products in the air.

You'll Thrive Here When...

• You take pride in precision work and hold yourself to a high standard
• You can follow a schematic or work instruction and catch what others miss
• You're reliable, accountable, and show up ready to contribute
• You enjoy hands-on work and are comfortable in a manufacturing environment
• You work well with a team and speak up when something doesn't look right

What You'll Work On

• Assemble electronic components, circuit boards, and wiring harnesses per schematics, work instructions, and IPC-A-610 standards
• Perform soldering, crimping, tinning, and conformal coating using approved techniques
• Apply adhesives, masking/de-masking, and install hardware as required
• Operate hand tools and production equipment safely and effectively
• Conduct functional testing and inspection to ensure compliance with AS9100 and FAA requirements
• Maintain accurate production records and complete data entry for assembly operations
• Follow all safety, ESD, and regulatory guidelines and report unsafe conditions promptly
• Keep work area clean and organized in accordance with 6S principles
• Collaborate with team members to resolve assembly issues and support continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or IPC certification preferred
• 1 to 3 years of experience in electronics assembly or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly instructions, and process documentation
• Basic math skills and proficiency with hand tools and measuring instruments
• Good vision for detailed work, including color differentiation

Why Assemblers Love Working Here

• Your work goes into avionics products used on aircraft around the world -- it matters
• Tight-knit production team with experienced colleagues who take their craft seriously
• Stable, consistent work in a company that has been in business for over 40 years
• Room to grow your skills and move up within the organization
• 9/80 schedule - every other Friday off

Our Mindset & Core Values

✨ Innovation
We advance avionics technology through creative engineering and continuous improvement.

✨ Excellence
We hold ourselves to high standards in quality, reliability, and execution.

✨ Resilience
We solve complex technical challenges in demanding aerospace environments.

✨ "Yes, I Can" Ownership
We value those who are proactive, collaborative, adaptable, and solutions oriented.

Benefits & Perks

Benefits eligibility starts on your first day as a full-time employee.

• Medical insurance (multiple plan options, including low-deductible PPO)
• Preventive care covered at 100%
• Affordable copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and prescriptions
• Teladoc virtual care access
• Vision coverage through VSP (includes exams, frames, and lenses)
• Dental insurance (covers preventive, basic, and major services)
• 401(k) with safe harbor match on up to 4% of pay after 60 days
• 9/80 schedule - every other Friday off
• Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays (including a week off in December)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym reimbursement
• One Pass Select (discounted access to gyms, fitness apps, and more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and emotional wellness support
• And more!

Work Environment

This role is based on site in Tucson, Arizona on our manufacturing floor. Work involves moderate noise and exposure to chemicals, adhesives, and ESD-sensitive components. PPE and safety protocols are required. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 25 lbs. regularly (occasionally up to 50 lbs.) is required.

If you take pride in building things that work, and work right... we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more: Universal Avionics

Universal Avionics' products and technology are subject to U.S. export laws and regulations, including but not limited to ITAR and EAR. As part of our compliance process, we inquire about work authorization and citizenship status to ensure alignment with these regulations.