• Fabricates, assembles, and installs simple laboratory and commercial equipment or experimental apparatus.
• Operates test laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and electromechanical sensors.
• Assists in the development of flight-worthy instrumentation systems using professional soldering, wiring and fabrication techniques
• Demonstrates a safety mindset both in laboratory and flight operations environments.
• Runs lab and experimental equipment; collects and summarizes data.
• Cleans, adjusts and replaces equipment.
• Ensures calibration, organizational and safety standards are met.
• Sets up and checks out semi-routine experiments and tests according to pre-arranged procedures, and records experimental data.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

• Effectively organizes and safeguards high-dollar test equipment so that it is available for use for all flight test programs.
• Supports the fight test instrumentation engineering team with preparation and transportation of test equipment, and on-site test activities.
• Performs housekeeping and cleanup duties as required.
• Applies test instrumentation including, and not limited to, accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gages and pressure transducers.
• Performs operability checks of test instrumentation per established engineering procedures.
• Performs routine data collection and memory card maintenance of on-aircraft instrumentation systems per engineering procedures.

• Typically requires associate degree or equivalent with seven or more years of experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must be able to work with common hand tools and operate laboratory equipment. Must have the capability to perform complex assignments with little or no direction.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality is a must, especially when working with small parts or assemblies.
• Has experience with basic electromechanical system troubleshooting and repair.
• Exhibits a practical understanding of electrical circuits, including voltage, current and resistance measurement techniques
• Hands on experience with soldering and wiring.
• Ability to read and understand technical electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with hardware and software suites used for diagnostic testing.
• Ability and willingness to work on systems which have unusual conditions such as high pressure, high voltage, high energy, cryogens, or radioactive materials.
• Outstanding attention to detail and a focus on providing quality results.
• Energized by the opportunity to support test activities on aircraft, which may be located at remote test facilities and subject to extended workdays.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly when confronted with unfamiliar hardware and hardware systems.
• Adapts well to sudden changes in test schedules and requirements. Comfortable in a dynamic work environment.
• Must have the ability and desire to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required (50%).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance is required.

• Experience with strain gages and application is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with aircraft or UAV hardware is desired.
• Familiarity with data acquisition software such as LabVIEW is a plus.

Clearance Required?: Desired
Clearance Level: Secret
US Citizenship Required?: Yes