• Pay range for this position is $37.00 - $44.00/hr DOE, plus sign-on bonus if qualified.

Provide engineering technical services to plan, design, modify, install, interface, test, evaluate, repair, and document the operation and performance of airborne test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and ground support equipment. The role requires proficiency in analog and digital electronic fundamentals, the theory of solid-state devices, digital logic and techniques, RF modulation techniques, and an understanding of electromechanical drive mechanisms. Advanced knowledge of electronic schematics, mechanical drawings, wire diagrams, block diagrams, and technical publications is essential to build prototype electronic assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Select and operate test equipment such as multi-meter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, frequency meter, and logic probe to perform tasks like checkout, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Fabricate cable harnesses, populate electronic assemblies, solder, crimp, and wire terminations to interface equipment to sensors, data acquisition units, and test equipment.
• Work with thermocouples, temperature reference junctions, accelerometers, charge amplifiers, pressure transducers, strain gauges, piezoelectric transducers, flow meters, transmitters, and signal conditioners.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, and integrated circuits to the component level.
• Upload and download instrumentation pods to/from aircraft.
• Provide hands-on electrical, instrumentation, and avionics maintenance on aircraft.

• Proficiency in analog and digital electronic fundamentals.
• Advanced working knowledge of electronic schematics, mechanical drawings, wire diagrams, block diagrams, and technical publications.
• Experience in fabricating cables harnesses, soldering, crimping, and wire terminations.
• Proficiency in the selection and operation of test equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, and integrated circuits to the component level.
• Hands-on experience in electrical, instrumentation, and avionics maintenance on aircraft is highly desired.

• Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or technical school with courses in math, basic electronics, and microwave theory or a military equivalent is required.
• ISCET certification may be required.
• Comprehensive knowledge in general electronics and expertise in electronic, electro-mechanical, and computer systems.
• Experience with tubes, transistors, logic gates, and high-power RF devices may be required.
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience.
• Expert-level troubleshooting and soldering capabilities.
• Must qualify for and maintain a Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Enjoy long-term work on familiar aircraft for military candidates with ease of transition from military to civilian roles. Retain your security clearance and be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Work Environment

Work in a field environment that includes shift work, overtime, and travel to remote locations. Expect frequent exposure to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise, and dust. Positions are available for both 1st Shift (6/7am start, 8+ hours, Mon-Fri) and 2nd Shift (2/3pm start, 8+ hours, Mon-Fri). Work on the Flight Line and in the Back Shop. Flight Line experience is a huge plus. Group 1 involves longer project lengths on the same aircraft (6 months to 1 year) including wire routing & terminations, LRU install, and pre & post-flight work upon completion of modification. Group 2 offers a faster-paced environment with a larger workload, good for candidates who like to stay active & busy, working on experimental equipment and conducting pre & post-flight work/troubleshooting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of EDWARDS, California.

The pay range for this position is $72000.00 - $87000.00/yr.

401k, medical, dental , vision, and profit sharing. They will hire directly. They do direct hire and will have them start in Mojave but train in vegas for two weeks

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in EDWARDS,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.