Engineering Technician

  • Homestead, Florida
  • Full Time
Avionics Technician / Engineering Technician

Work hands-on supporting cutting-edge space programs. Were looking for a technician who enjoys building, testing, and troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical systems in a fast-paced engineering environment. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role with direct impact on spaceflight hardware.

What Youll Do
  • Assemble and test satellite propulsion systems using detailed work instructions
  • Perform electrical and electromechanical testing and quality checks
  • Build and work with wire harnesses and subsystem components
  • Troubleshoot issues and support root-cause investigations
  • Maintain accurate test data, inventory records, and production documentation
  • Develop and update test procedures, assembly docs, and reports
  • Support test setup, tooling, and verification activities
  • Collaborate with engineering, integration, and production teams
  • Assist with validation and verification efforts across the product lifecycle
What You Bring
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in electrical assembly and testing
  • Experience working with wire harnesses and electromechanical systems
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in a lab or production environment
  • Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain accurate documentation
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering setting
  • Strong communication skills and teamwork mindset
Nice to Have
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or space systems
  • Familiarity with propulsion systems or high-reliability hardware
  • Experience supporting test setups, tooling, or production builds
  • Exposure to root-cause analysis and failure investigations
Why This Role
  • Work on real satellite hardware supporting space missions
  • Highly hands-on role (not desk-heavy)
  • Strong collaboration with engineering and test teams
  • Opportunity to grow in aerospace/space industry programs
Work Environment
  • 100% onsite (manufacturing + lab setting)
  • MondayFriday, 7:30 AM 4:00 PM schedule
  • Work directly on the production floor alongside engineering and test teams

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Homestead, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Homestead,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.

We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through

access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S.,

Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without

regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,

sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected

by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or

adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,

please email ... for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the

city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants

with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a

condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law

shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,

including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications

and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you

acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Job ID: 523392374
Originally Posted on: 6/2/2026

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