SIL Engineering Technician FLRAA

GAL AeroStaff; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace staffing is looking for a skilled SIL Engineering Technician to join their team. This role involves fabricating interconnecting cables and harnesses, performing troubleshooting and maintenance, and ensuring compliance with aircraft standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, with the ability to read complex wiring and mechanical diagrams, and experience in the aerospace industry. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and be part of a mission to support the aviation and aerospace sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Time-off benefits

Insurance plans

Holiday benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical experience in aerospace or military maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand complex wiring and mechanical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate cables and harnesses as per engineering drawings.
• Troubleshoot and maintain test bench and lab equipment.
• Ensure compliance with aircraft standards.

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

High School diploma

Job description

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry.

In keeping with this goal, each benefit program has been carefully devised. These benefits include time-off benefits, such as vacations and holidays, and insurance and other plan benefits. We are constantly studying and evaluating our benefits programs and policies to better meet present and future requirements.

SIL Engr Tech Responsibilities:

1. Fabricating interconnecting cables and harnesses based on engineering drawings.
2. Performing troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of test bench and lab infrastructure equipment.
3. 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 with ESD and FOD practices.

Education:

1. Associate Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience preferred.
2. High School diploma.

Experience:

1. Industry: Technical 5 years minimum.
2. Military experience in related aircraft/systems maintenance and support is a plus.
3. Good communication skills both oral and written.
4. Must be a team player.

1st shift 9x80