Senior Avionics Maintenance Engineer
Core
Flight Test Avionics Technician responsible for aircraft mechanical assessment, maintenance coordination, flight execution, and reporting on aircraft readiness for developmental flight test of new defense products.
Role type
Senior IC flight test avionics technician
Builds
Developmental flight test operations for new defense products
Domain
Defense / Avionics / Flight Test
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
aircraft avionics maintenance, flight instrumentation troubleshooting, engineering drawing interpretation, independent decision making, FOD and tool control, software configuration loading, ground operations execution
Preferred skills
Test and Evaluation experience, Field Support Representative experience, FCC license, ICP-A 620 certification
Technologies
strain gauges, excels, strain pots, coax cables, fiber optic, GCS mission planning systems
Responsibilities
Service, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aircraft avionics and ground support equipment; Modify, install, and test electronics and mechanical equipment; Perform scheduled maintenance and functional checks on aircraft subsystems; Conduct aircraft ground operations including Launch, Recovery, and Ground Engine run-up; Complete aircraft and equipment documentation; Communicate avionics assessment with engineering and manufacturing personnel.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC