V22 Flight Test Instrumentation Technician, Pax River

Textron•Green Landing, MD

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Bell Flight is seeking a Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) Technician to support the testing and development of product improvements for USMC and USN V-22 tiltrotor aircraft at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station located at Patuxent River, Maryland. The Flight Test Instrumentation Technician team at Bell is responsible for the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the Data Acquisition Systems required for safe execution of all development and certification test activities for civil and military programs. Working alongside likeminded talent, you’ll be able to hone your technical abilities on engineering problems, gaining experience in leadership and communication while playing a significant role in propelling Bell forward as the leading edge in innovative future product development.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
Ability to prioritize work, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, good interpersonal and organizational skills, along with a team player mindset.
Ability to climb onto ladders, platforms, etc., to access instrumentation installed on the aircraft.
Ability to perform minor hardware modification or sheet metal fabrication.
Experience in fabricating cables, including terminating connectors, and soldering.
A solid understanding of the principles of electronics, including voltage, current, resistance, impedance, and power.
Experience with using basic and advanced lab hardware (signal generators, oscilloscopes, analyzers, power meters, etc.)
Skilled with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Associate’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related Field; a demonstrated proficiency in a flight test instrumentation or avionics technician role may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum 1 year of experience required in a relevant field.
Must be able to work overtime as required in the Flight Test environment.
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time, as needed, to support short term (up to two months) off-site assignments at other locations.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.
All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. The ITAR / EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Nice To Haves

Current, or previously attained, J-STD-001 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, maintain, and operate an Airborne Data Acquisition Systems (ADAS) used to support flight and ground test activities. Troubleshoot and upgrade all related instrumentation systems.
Perform daily Instrumentation preflight checks and ADAS software loads to ensure data system quality and accuracy.
Provide guidance to Electricians and Mechanics on Instrumentation related installations and/or repairs.
Fabricate electrical boxes used within the ADAS or to simulate and validate data.
Maintain inventory for Flight Test Instrumentation equipment to ensure accurate up-to-date information, and create trouble reports for all hardware in need of repair.
Document work performed on RFAs, in Electronic Workbook, and through daily written tie-ins.
Adhere to Bell’s best practices and procedures to ensure quality and safe data acquisition and operations.