Flight Test Instrumentation Technician I — E-2D VX-20

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off & Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

SA-TECH is seeking an Aerospace Engineering, Instrumentation, and Operations Technician I or II for VX-20 to support naval aviation flight testing on the E2D platform at NAS Patuxent River, MD. You will install, calibrate, and test multiple sensors and data systems, while following approved test plans and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include wiring, data acquisition, ground operations, and data processing. A DoD security clearance and US citizenship are required; some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of flight test or avionics tracking experience.
• An Associate's degree in electronics, electrical engineering technology, or a military equivalent is highly preferred.
• Must obtain IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification within 60 days.
• Basic knowledge of electronics, small circuits, and general tool use is preferred.
• Current driver’s license and ability to pass background screening.

Responsibilities

• Preflight, post flight E-2D platform, test pods and ground support equipment.
• Wire instrumentation packages and platforms per procedures.
• Support instrumentation operations engineers with testing, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain, install, calibrate, and test instrumentation systems.
• Travel to other test facilities as required.
• Follow security, tool control, and quality assurance policies.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

U.S. Citizenship

Valid Driver's License

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Three years of flight test/avionics tracking experience

Associate's degree in electronics or military equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

MS Office

Job description

SA-TECH is seeking an Aerospace Engineering, Instrumentation, and Operations Technician I or II for VX-20 to support naval aviation flight testing on the E2D platform at NAS Patuxent River, MD. You will install, calibrate, and test multiple sensors and data systems, while following approved test plans and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include wiring, data acquisition, ground operations, and data processing. A DoD security clearance and US citizenship are required; some travel is expected.