Flightcell designs and manufactures mission-critical satellite and cellular systems that enable voice, data, messaging, and flight-tracking capabilities for air medical, search and rescue, aerial fire, law enforcement, and military operators across North America, Europe, and Australasia. High-profile customers include Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, Sikorsky, Lockheed Martin, and Bell Helicopters. Learn more about Flightcell at http://www.flightcell.com/about/about-flightcell
As an Electronics Technician at Flightcell, your role is to join a diligent team of technicians and engineers to:
- Test, repair, and assemble a range of hardware products, ensuring they meet rigorous quality standards and are ready for dispatch to their global customer base.
- Inspect and check incoming circuit boards and components from suppliers, testing and diagnosing any faults.
- Ensure documentation and SOPs are developed and kept up to date, and that quality control requirements, including the company’s ISO 9001 quality system, are maintained and followed.
- Repair any returned hardware and assemble and test the final products.
- Train staff in assembly and testing.
Ideally, you have experience from a related communications technology or electronics industry, and you will possess the following skills:
- Assembly and/or testing of electronic components or circuit boards.
- Excellent communicator.
- Detail-focused and prepares accurate documentation.
- Leadership skills are preferred.
Flightcell is a fast-growing business and prides itself on being a flexible workplace, celebrating success, and rewarding its employees. As a valued employee, you will be provided with:
- Competitive salary
- Company profit share scheme
- Social activities and weekly morning teas
- Coffee machine (Sublime coffee!)
- Monthly massages
- Flightcell uniform (optional)
- Health insurance
The role is based in Nelson, known for its sunshine, outdoor lifestyle, artisan food, and proximity to Abel Tasman National Park.
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Applications close Friday, 05 February 2026
For further enquiries, contact Odette Shearer at odette.shearer@intepeople.co.nz or 03 546 8649.
Applicants for this position must be NZ citizens or already have permanent residency to be considered for this role.
