SIMULATION TECHNICIAN I

LSI, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

LSI, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Simulation Technician I to assist in assembling, testing, and maintaining high-fidelity training devices and related systems. The role requires a High School Diploma/GED and may involve up to 100% travel to client sites and on-site deployment.

Applicants should have an understanding of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems, plus the ability to read schematics and follow procedures. Security clearance may be needed for certain contracts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Some technical training or experience with electro-mechanical systems preferred.
• Ability to obtain security clearance when required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot training devices and subsystems.
• Perform diagnostics, functional tests, calibration, and repairs under supervision.
• Assist firmware loading, software config, and testing of COTS and custom components.
• Document maintenance actions and test results; help identify root causes.
• Travel on-site for maintenance, delivery, installation of training devices.
• Read and interpret technical data, schematics, drawings, and instructions.
• Prepare tools and materials for manufacturing and integration.
• Support VAT inspections when assigned.
• Work a standard schedule with possible overtime.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Team communication

Education

High School diploma / GED

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Job Title

SIMULATION TECHNICIAN I

Location

Job Type

Full-Time

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Travel

Up to 100%

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description

About LSI

LSI is an employee-owned company that employs dynamic teams of professionals – people with the finest technical expertise, a level of passionate creativity, and a truly visionary outlook who deliver innovative training solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations. Everyone at LSI has a personal stake in our success. LSI has over 300 training support experts, engineers, and craftsmen on staff who develop state-of-the-art high-fidelity training devices, complex computer-based, highly interactive distributed learning products, and comprehensive, dynamic technical publications. LSI employee-owners collaborate to deliver training products and services for a myriad of programs and customers, using leading-edge technology and proven processes.

Mission

Our mission is to prepare our military and allies to be battle-ready through cutting-edge training products and services.

Vision

Our vision is to be the premier provider of military training solutions, renowned for our innovation and excellence. Through employee-ownership and teamwork, we will shape a future where every military service member is equipped to succeed in their mission.

ESOP Sustainability:

We do everything within our control to meet project budgets and schedules, so our ESOP prospers.

Take Ownership:

Each Employee-Owner takes ownership at the individual level for their words, actions, and results. Individual ownership breeds accountability. Accountability breeds trust. When we hold ourselves accountable and trust our fellow employee-owners to do the same, we realize success.

Clear Communication:

We project confidence in our communication using unambiguous language and providing clear purpose and direction.

Pursuit of Excellence:

We aggressively pursue continuous improvement both as teams and individual employee-owners. We strive to get better every day. There is no room for mediocrity.

Pride in Our Work:

We know the value of our work and are proud of what we produce.

Customer Focus:

Customers are both internal and external and we strive to give both our best efforts.

Assume Positive Intent:

Assume others are well-intentioned in their actions and seek additional information about the circumstances to help solve problems. Assuming positive intent in all interactions is the key to building strong teams and working together to solve problems.

One Voice:

Every Employee-Owner is expected to speak up if they have an idea for improvement or if they disagree with a potential course of action. Once a decision is made, the entire team commits to it and moves forward with one voice.

General Summary

The Simulation Technician I is responsible for assisting in the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, repair, modification, installation, and maintenance of Hardware Training Devices and associated electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems. The Simulation Technician I develops proficiency in training solution systems while supporting manufacturing, integration, testing, and maintenance activities in accordance with contractual requirements, technical specifications, and company procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the assembly, installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of Training Solutions and their electrical and mechanical components.
• Performs routine diagnostics, functional testing, calibration, and repair tasks under direction of senior technicians or engineering personnel.
• Assists with firmware loading, software configuration, and testing of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and custom training device components and assemblies.
• Provides inputs to documentation of maintenance actions, test results, discrepancies, and corrective actions as required. Supports troubleshooting activities to identify system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Required to travel to on-site activities to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, delivery and installation, of training devices, or incorporate modifications to existing training devices.
• Reads and interprets technical data, schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, work instructions, and equipment specifications.
• Prepares and maintains equipment, tools, and materials in support of manufacturing and integration activities.
• Supports Vendor Acceptance Testing (VAT) inspections, when assigned.
• Must be capable of safely handling government-furnished equipment and materials.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate understanding of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems
• Ability to learn troubleshooting techniques and use common test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings.
• Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and customers.
• Must be aware of both COTS and custom simulation electrical and mechanical components
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Some technical school, vocational training, military training, or related coursework preferred
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems, aviation systems, manufacturing, or maintenance environments preferred.
• Two (2) years of direct LSI experience or 3 years of related experience with aircraft electrical systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.