Test Instrumentation Technician

Job Description
Test Instrumentation Technician (Full Time)
Department: All Openings

Job Title:

Test Instrumentation Technician

Position Summary

Responsibilities include installation, operation, and maintenance of engineering test equipment for the development of new and derivative designs of eCFR Part 23 aircraft. Functions as a senior instrumentation technician delivering broad and relevant testing and manufacturing experience including fabrication, installation, troubleshooting, record keeping, and compliance. Plans wiring interfaces prior to install and serves as a knowledgeable guide for other technicians during the installation work.

Essential Job Functions

• Install and wire engineering test equipment including load cells, string potentiometers, pressure transducers, thermocouples, strain gauges, cameras, and any other specialized equipment unique to engineering test on aircraft.

• Perform work in compliance with work orders, engineering drawings, wiring schematics, company specifications and procedures, and vendor installation manuals.

• Maintain aircraft records pertaining to work performed in compliance with company procedures.

• Maintain and troubleshoot engineering test equipment both on aircraft and in a laboratory environment.

• Fabricate fixtures and rigging for ground testing, including use of wood, aluminum and steel, structural wire rope, and hardware.

• Maintain an orderly, FOD compliant work area in accordance with company policy.

• Work under limited supervision; work should only be required to be reviewed for accuracy and consistency with design data.

• Work directly with the respective engineers to understand the test article function.

• Perform other related duties as required.

• Continuously examine the processes and systems used in this function, and make suggestions for improvement.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. May be required to train and assist other employees, effectively partnering and collaborating on department and cross-functional organizational initiatives.

Minimum Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of high school diploma;
Minimum of five (5) years in aircraft testing or equivalent testing experience.

Preferred skills and experience

• Experience in general aviation certification programs; A&P License is desirable.

• Experience installing strain gauges.

• Experience with structural steel welding.

• Experience with a wide range of aircraft connector types and wiring.

• Experience soldering wiring to connector pots and circuit board pads.

• Experience fabricating and installing thermocouples.

• Experience with aircraft and automotive plumbing fittings including AN and NPT types.

• Strong hands-on mechanical background, particularly with delicate types of work requiring attention to detail.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and frequently required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Requires moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting and/or moving light to moderately heavy weight material up to 75 lbs.

Mental Demands

• Degree of mental and visual attention involved in the performance of the normal duties and the requirements for coordination of manual dexterity with such mental and…