Overview Instrumentation Technicians in the Ship Signatures Department are responsible for ensuring all acoustic and vibration testing is performed in accordance with technical requirements. Ship Signatures Technical Aide – Instrumentation (T/A Instrumentation) Responsibilities include test preparation and execution in compliance with given procedures, calibration, data acquisition, analysis, maintenance, troubleshooting, and recordkeeping. Working environments will include submarines, laboratories, and off-site vendor facilities. Technical Aides will be required to work overtime, alternate shifts, and weekends as needed. Technical Aides will be expected to travel to vendor and government test sites, support sea trials, complete training in radiological controls, Electro-Static Discharge, CPR, and other safety related training. Technical Aides collaborate with engineers and other technicians to complete test objectives.