NASA Flight Test Data Technician

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned federal government contractor, seeks an Engineering Technician to support NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) in Edwards, CA. The role emphasizes data collection, acquisition, and system troubleshooting within the Flight Loads Laboratory, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The position is a temporary 6-month assignment with potential extension, requiring US citizenship, ability to obtain clearance, and readiness to work with

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen
• Ability to pass drug testing
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong communication skills and teamwork
• Commitment to safety and safe work practices
• Professional conduct and customer interaction
• Ability to follow supervision and receive feedback

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement data collection strategies for Flight Loads Laboratory testing.
• Support data acquisition, handling, and ancillary duties as needed.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and system issues with fault-isolation plans.
• Perform integration activities and interface verification for test readiness.
• Support IT security compliance, updates, data archiving, and recovery processes.
• Collaborate with test engineers to configure and verify test systems.
• Follow NASA ISO AS9100 quality procedures and safety requirements.
• Provide status reports to the Senior Technical Lead per schedule.

Skills

Data acquisition

Data handling

Troubleshooting

System integration

IT security

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned federal government contractor, seeks an Engineering Technician to support NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) in Edwards, CA. The role emphasizes data collection, acquisition, and system troubleshooting within the Flight Loads Laboratory, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The position is a temporary 6-month assignment with potential extension, requiring US citizenship, ability to obtain clearance, and readiness to work with