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Science and Engineering Services

Science and Engineering Services

Develops sensor prototypes to full production

Avionics Mechanic - King Air

Full-TimeDeadline 5/13/27
No salary listed
Mid
Huntsville, AL, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • A High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Four years of direct experience in avionics maintenance, primarily in the military aviation field, or appropriate military occupation specialty training, is required.
  • Any combination of education and experience may be substituted for the requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the Chief Operating Officer or higher.
Responsibilities
  • Install avionics units, parts, equipment, and components according to blueprints and specifications.
  • Fabricate and assemble prototype equipment for military aircraft using military technical manuals, technical orders, modification work orders, and blueprints.
  • Coordinate with project engineering personnel throughout projects and provide technical assistance to project engineers.
  • Service, repair, and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
  • Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft components, including wiring harnesses, power distribution systems, communication and navigation systems, and flight control and aircraft monitoring systems.
  • Use hand tools, power tools, machines, soldering irons, and connector installation tools to perform avionics maintenance.
  • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, technical manuals, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Regulations, and commercial aircraft manuals.
  • Service aircraft batteries to maintain safe operating conditions.
  • Install units, parts, equipment, and components in structural assemblies according to blueprints and specifications using hand tools and power tools.
Desired Qualifications
  • Technical or military school training is preferred.

About the company

Science and Engineering Services

Science and Engineering Services

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SES provides science and engineering services that move ideas from basic concepts to sensor products, covering R&D, prototyping, design, fabrication, and full-rate production with flexible manufacturing. Its products and services combine hardware and software capabilities to rapidly deliver sensor solutions for commercial and government customers. The company supports an end-to-end lifecycle from concept through production and emphasizes strong quality and compliance through ISO, AS, FAA Part 145, and DCMA oversight, along with preferred supplier status from Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and L3 Communications. Its goal is to deliver reliable, ready-to-use sensor products and related engineering services at scale.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Huntsville, Alabama

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • SES reported 43 open roles in 2026, up 101.8% from 2025.
  • SES added SH-60F Spanish Navy delivery on May 22, 2026.
  • SES won Alabama Governor's Trade Excellence Award on May 20, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Navy contract N0042124F8048 expires January 31, 2027, forcing a recompete now.
  • SES faces 205 federal awards totaling $327.7 million, concentrated in Defense.
  • Sun Test Systems sued SES on August 19, 2025, creating IP and contract risk.

What makes Science and Engineering Services unique

  • SES delivers and modifies military aircraft, including SH-60F upgrades for Spain's Navy in May 2026.
  • SES won NAWCAD full-rate production IDIQ support, anchoring naval aircraft work in Huntsville.
  • SES operates engineering, manufacturing, hangar, and integration facilities across Huntsville and Bonaire.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours