Engineering Technician III-Instrumentation

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking an Instrumentation Engineering Technician III at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. You will support instrumentation operations in and around test stands, install and troubleshoot range instrumentation, and help collect data for engineering evaluations.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance, with strong electronics/instrumentation experience and physical capability to lift 50 lbs.

Job description

Overview

Engineering Technician III-Instrumentation

LOCATION: Huntsville, AL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret

TRAVEL: As Needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Instrumentation Engineering Technician III located at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. Astrion has worked extensively with the Missile Propulsion Test Division where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to the needs of its clients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

• Five (5) years of applicable experience supporting engineering or testing of hardware in the appropriate area of specialization: or two (2) years of applicable college/vocational/military//technical school and three (3) years of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area: Instrumentation – Experience must include successful completion of sixteen (16) weeks of civilian or military training in electronics or basic instrumentation techniques and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in electronics/instrumentation supporting engineering or testing of military hardware.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Exceptional customer relationship skills.
• Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and independent thinker with out-of-the-box ideas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The technician will support instrumentation operations in and around Test Stand/fixtures.
• Work as a team member to plan, set up, install, troubleshoot and maintain range instrumentation.
• Monitor test operation and collect/evaluate data for accuracy and maintain databases.
• Support senior engineers and technicians during test operations on local test ranges as well as CONUS travel missions on other DoD test ranges.
• Read and understand schematics and mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Operate equipment such as oscilloscopes, transient recorders, and handle explosives.