Aerospace Instrumentation Technician — Engine & Ground Test

Drove Aeropower; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Drove Aeropower is seeking an instrumentation engineer to own and execute hands-on installation, fabrication, and troubleshooting of engine-mounted and ground-test instrumentation for advanced gas turbine systems.

You will read schematics and wiring diagrams, assemble harnesses, verify with test equipment, and collaborate with engineering to improve layouts, procedures, and safety practices in a fast-paced development environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on installing, fabricating, and troubleshooting instrumentation and low-voltage electrical systems in aerospace, test, industrial, automotive, or similar environments.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation, and to use common electrical test equipment for verification and troubleshooting.
• Electrical panel, junction box, or instrumentation cabinet fabrication.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort around complex mechanical hardware.
• Ability to work independently while communicating well with engineering, technicians, and test personnel.
• Sharp attention to detail and a real commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain engine and ground-side instrumentation.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pinouts, instrumentation lists, and engineering drawings.
• Support pre-test checkout, engine testing, troubleshooting, and post-test inspections.
• Work directly with engineering to improve instrumentation layouts, harnesses, installation methods, and test procedures.
• Support mechanical assembly, test stand buildout, facility work, and other development activities as required.

Skills

Instrumentation install

Electrical harnessing

Schematics reading

Test equipment use

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

DAQ systems

Electrical test equipment

Instrumentation cabinets

Job description

Drove Aeropower is seeking an instrumentation engineer to own and execute hands-on installation, fabrication, and troubleshooting of engine-mounted and ground-test instrumentation for advanced gas turbine systems.

You will read schematics and wiring diagrams, assemble harnesses, verify with test equipment, and collaborate with engineering to improve layouts, procedures, and safety practices in a fast-paced development environment.