Electronics Lab Technician for USAF TPS

ABSI Aerospace & Defense; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABSI Aerospace & Defense is seeking an Electronics Lab Technician to support the USAF Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB. The role focuses on assembling, maintaining, and upgrading laboratory instrumentation for instruction and simulation.

Work involves collaborating with instructors, ensuring lab safety, and managing supplies while aligning with TPS guidelines and security requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 5 years of laboratory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aerospace, or related field; 2 years of experience can substitute.
• Ability to build laboratory demonstrations and operate scientific instrumentation.
• Proficient in Matlab and Simulink; strong written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade TPS laboratory and open-air equipment to support curriculum.
• Assist instructors and students in developing systems and instruments.
• Organize simulator and ground test events for instructional use.
• Lead instrument assembly, testing, and lab safety compliance.
• Monitor consumables and keep lab operations compliant.
• Serve as primary contact for lab activities and USAF TPS instrumentation support.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Instrumentation familiarity

Matlab/Simulink

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Associate’s degree in engineering (optional)

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

ABSI Aerospace & Defense is seeking an Electronics Lab Technician to support the USAF Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB. The role focuses on assembling, maintaining, and upgrading laboratory instrumentation for instruction and simulation.

Work involves collaborating with instructors, ensuring lab safety, and managing supplies while aligning with TPS guidelines and security requirements.