SIL Engineering Technician - MV-75

Butler America Aerospace L.L.C.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Arlington, TX is seeking a SIL Engineering Technician for a 6+ month contract. The role involves fabricating cables, troubleshooting equipment, and requires a strong technical background. Candidates should have experience in wiring and soldering, as well as the ability to work safely with hand tools. This position offers competitive pay and benefits including 401K and medical coverage.

Benefits

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a technical industry.
• Military experience in aircraft/systems maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate interconnecting cables and harnesses based on engineering drawings.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of test bench and lab equipment.

Skills

Crimping and assembling connector contacts

Soldering skills

Reading aircraft wiring diagrams

Reading mechanical drawings

Familiarity with test equipment

Wiring serial data interfaces

Installing fiber optic cabling

Safe use of hand tools

Physical ability to lift 75 pounds

Familiarity with ESD and FOD practices

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering

High School diploma

Job description

SIL Engineering Technician - MV-75

Location: Arlington, TX

Job ID: #71030

Pay Range: $35-45 an hour
6+ month contract

Responsibilities:

1. Fabricate interconnecting cables and harnesses based on engineering drawings.
2. Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of test bench and lab infrastructure equipment.

Skills Required:

1. Ability to crimp and assemble connector contacts and cable assemblies to aircraft standards.
2. Soldering skills to the J-STD.
3. Ability to read and understand aircraft wiring diagrams.
4. Ability to read mechanical drawings and diagrams for metal fabrication and assemblies.
5. Familiarity with test equipment, troubleshooting, wiring, and isolation.
6. Experience wiring serial data interfaces such as ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS232, Ethernet, IEEE-488.
7. Experience installing fiber optic cabling for reflective memory hardware.
8. Proper and safe use of hand tools and shop equipment.
9. Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in confined spaces.
10. Familiarity with ESD and FOD practices.

Education:

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

Experience:

1. Minimum 5 years in a technical industry.
2. Military experience in aircraft/systems maintenance is a plus.
3. Ability to attain security clearance if needed.
4. Good oral and written communication skills.
5. Team player attitude.

Benefits:

401K, medical, dental, vision, and sick leave as per state law.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.