SIL Engineering Technician

MARVEL Infotech Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the aviation and aerospace sector is seeking a skilled technician to join their manufacturing team. This role involves fabricating interconnecting cables and harnesses, performing troubleshooting and maintenance on lab equipment, and ensuring adherence to aircraft standards. Candidates should possess strong technical skills, including the ability to read complex wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience, with military experience being a plus. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment while developing your career in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical experience in manufacturing or maintenance.
• Ability to attain clearance if needed.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating cables and harnesses based on engineering drawings.
• Troubleshooting and maintaining lab infrastructure equipment.

Skills

Crimping and assembling connector contacts

Soldering to J-STD

Reading aircraft level wiring diagrams

Reading mechanical drawings

Using test equipment

Wiring serial data interfaces

Installing fiberoptic cabling

Using hand tools and shop equipment

Physical strength for lifting

Familiarity with ESD and FOD practices

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering

Job description

Fabricating interconnecting cables and harnesses based on engineering drawings.

Performing troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of test bench and lab infrastructure equipment.

Must have the ability to attain a clearance, if needed.

Skills Required:

1. Must have the ability to crimp and assemble connector contacts and cable assemblies to aircraft standards.
2. Must have the ability to solder to the J-STD.
3. Must be able to read and understand aircraft level wiring diagrams.
4. Must be able to read and understand mechanical drawings and diagrams for metal fabrication and assemblies.
5. Familiar with the use of test equipment, troubleshooting and repair of wiring, and isolation.
6. Experience wiring serial data interfaces including ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS232, Ethernet, IEEE-488.
7. Experience installing fiberoptic cabling for reflective memory hardware.
8. Ability to properly use in a safe manner hand tools and shop equipment (Powered and Unpowered – Hand drills, wire crimpers, wire strippers and soldering tools).
9. Physical strength – ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in confined areas for extended periods of time.
10. Familiarity of ESD and FOD practices.

Education:

Associate Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience:

Industry: Technical 5 years minimum.

Military experience in related aircraft/systems maintenance and support is a plus.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing