Electronics Technician

Aerolab; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerolab in Jessup, Maryland is seeking an Electronics Technician responsible for installing, maintaining, and testing wind tunnel laboratory electronics, instrumentation, and control systems. The role involves calibration of various instruments and troubleshooting laboratory systems. Candidates should have a strong understanding of electrical systems and instrumentation. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with advanced technology.

Qualifications

• Experience with design specifications, drawings, and schematics.
• Ability to install and calibrate various electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Skilled in executing system tests and monitoring test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and test wind tunnel laboratory electronics and instrumentation.
• Calibrate instrumentation like force balances and transducers.
• Monitor systems to ensure accurate test results.

Skills

Interpretation of design specifications

Installation of electrical instrumentation

Calibration of instrumentation

Troubleshooting laboratory systems

Job description

Job Description

The Electronics Technician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and testing wind tunnel laboratory electronics, instrumentation, and control systems. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

• Proper interpretation of design specifications, drawings, and schematics.
• Perform installation of wind tunnel model electrical and pressure instrumentation, as well as a variety of specialized electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Calibration of instrumentation including force balances, pitot tubes, and transducers.
• Execution of system “check out” tests, including test preparation, execution, data collection, and reporting.
• Monitor test equipment and wind tunnel instrumentation and control systems to ensure accurate test results and avoid damage to the test facility or wind tunnel models.
• Troubleshooting of laboratory systems.
• Preparation of reports and manuals.
• Preparation and mark‑up of as‑built drawings.