Elect Technician II

JT4

14h

About The Position

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

Requirements

Education and/or training from an accredited college or technical school with courses in math, basic electronics, and microwave theory or a military equivalent is required.
Comprehensive knowledge in general electronics and demonstrated expertise in electronic, electro-mechanical, and computer systems along with test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment is necessary.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience is required.
Must have or be able to obtain a DOD security clearance.
Must have a valid, current state driver's license.
Must have or be able to obtain a DOD security clearance.
Must be able to obtain special access.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

Apply technical knowledge of electronic principles to solve basic 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, troubleshoot and repair instrumentation on aircraft as required, utilizing knowledge of schematics, mechanical drawings, wire diagrams, and technical publications equipment
Fabricate, terminate, and repair cable harnesses and conduct electronic tests on a regular basis and build prototype electronic assemblies
Perform all other related duties as assigned or requested and support the engineering staff
Document the operation and performance of airborne test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and ground support equipment
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 and expert soldering skills
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 like, tubes, transistors, logic gates, and/or high-power RF devices