Flight Test Instrumentation Technician III

JT4

12h•$84,000 - $95,000

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

Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college; or technical school with courses in math, basic electronics, and microwave theory or a military equivalent is required and 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
The candidate must possess a valid, state issued driver's license. Must have or be able to obtain a DOD security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in a field environment, which may include shift work, overtime, and travel to remote locations
Regular exposure to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, and noise

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 and troubleshooting efforts
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
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