SIL Engineering Technician

Company Butler • Arlington, TX

312d • $35 - $45

About The Position

The SIL Engineering Technician position is a contract role based in Arlington, Texas, requiring a skilled individual to fabricate interconnecting cables and harnesses according to engineering specifications. The technician will also be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing test bench and lab infrastructure equipment. This role demands a strong understanding of aircraft standards and the ability to work with various technical equipment and tools.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to crimp and assemble connector contacts and cable assemblies to aircraft standards.
• Must have the ability to solder to the J-STD.
• Must be able to read and understand aircraft level wiring diagrams.
• Must be able to read and understand mechanical drawings and diagrams for metal fabrication and assemblies.
• Familiar with the use of test equipment, troubleshooting and repair of wiring, and isolation.
• Experience wiring serial data interfaces including ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS232, Ethernet, IEEE-488.
• Experience installing fiberoptic cabling for reflective memory hardware.
• Ability to properly use in a safe manner hand tools and shop equipment (Powered and Unpowered - Hand drills, wire crimpers, wire strippers and soldering tools).
• Physical strength - ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in confined areas for extended periods of time.
• Familiarity of ESD and FOD practices.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience in related aircraft/systems maintenance and support is a plus.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating interconnecting cables and harnesses based on engineering drawings.
• Performing troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of test bench and lab infrastructure equipment.

Benefits

• 401K
• medical
• dental
• vision
• sick time as applicable to state law

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree