Flight Test Instrumentation Technician
Core
Install, test, and support aircraft flight test instrumentation systems and maintain fly-by-wire aircraft according to aviation standards.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC Flight Test Instrumentation Technician
Builds
Flight test instrumentation systems, harness assemblies, sensor parameters, and calibrated aircraft configurations
Domain
Aerospace / Aviation / Flight Test
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aircraft maintenance, Flight test instrumentation, Fly-by-wire systems, Wiring techniques, High voltage systems, Calibration, Blueprint reading, Aircraft configuration management, Tool control, Recordkeeping
Preferred skills
NCATT AET or A&P certification, Part 23/Part 27 certification experience, Electric aircraft/eVTOL experience, Composite airframe repair, IPC 610/620 knowledge, CAD software proficiency
Technologies
DAQ systems, Strain Gauges, Accelerometers, NX, Confluence, JIRA
Responsibilities
Install and test flight instrumentation systems; Build and maintain fly-by-wire aircraft; Perform developmental and production maintenance tasks; Create and follow flight test policies; Provide status updates to supervisors; Ensure tool and equipment calibration; Manage inventory of parts and supplies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC