Elec Tech III - Flight Test Instrumentation Technician Level III

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

16h•$84,000 - $94,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Flight Test Instrumentation Technician Level III will help us maintain all aspects of the flight test systems for a variety of advanced fighter aircraft. The Technician will conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modification, inspection, wire repair, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

An associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college; or technical schooling with courses in math, basic electronics, and microwave theory; or a military equivalent and a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience are required for this position.
International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) certification
Comprehensive knowledge in general electronics
Demonstrated expertise in electronic, electro-mechanical, and computer systems and the test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment
Experience with tubes, transistors, logic gates, and/or high-power RF devices
Expert-level troubleshooting and soldering capabilities
Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Document the operation and performance of airborne test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and ground support equipment
Use thermocouples, temperature reference junctions, accelerometers, charge amplifiers, pressure transducers, strain gauges, piezoelectric transducers, flow meters, transmitters, and signal conditioners
Hands-on experience in electrical, instrumentation, and avionics maintenance on aircraft, such as tubes, transistors, logic gates, and/or high-power RF devices

Responsibilities

Apply technical knowledge of electronic principles to solve complex problems using diagrams, schematics, engineering data, and test equipment, including power systems, sensors/transducers, data/video recording, TSPI, Ethernet, and telemetry subsystems.
Perform operational checks, pre & post flight procedures, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation on aircraft as required, utilizing knowledge of schematics, mechanical drawings, wire diagrams, and technical publications documentation.
Fabricate, terminate, and repair cable harnesses, conduct electronic tests on a regular basis, and build prototype electronic assemblies.
Provide feedback, insights, and technical knowledge to assist in complex aircraft modifications, troubleshooting efforts, and process and procedure improvements.
Mentor lower-level technicians and provide on-site guidance for some tasks, as needed.
Perform all other related duties as assigned or requested and support the engineering staff.
Use diagnostic tools like a multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, frequency meter, and logic probe to accomplish specific tasks like checkout, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair.
Fabricate cable harnesses, populate electronic assemblies, crimping, and wire terminations to interface equipment with sensors, data acquisition units, and test equipment, with expert soldering skills.
Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.