Electronics Technician - Jessup, United States - Aerolab LLC

Description

Aerolab is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an Electronics Technician position. The candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and testing wind tunnel laboratory electronics, instrumentation, and control systems.

The candidate is expected to perform the following routine functions:

Proper interpretation of design specifications, drawings, and schematics

Perform installation of wind tunnel model electrical and pressure instrumentation, as well as a variety of specialized electrical and electronic test equipment

Calibration of instrumentation including force balances, pitot tubes, and transducers

Execution of system check out tests, including test preparation, execution, data collection, and reporting

Monitor test equipment and wind tunnel instrumentation and control systems to ensure accurate test results and avoid damage to the test facility or wind tunnel models

Troubleshooting of laboratory systems

Preparation of reports and manuals

Preparation and mark-up of as-built drawings

Knowledge in the field of electronics and instrumentation with an understanding of the underlying principles

Demonstrated electronics skills

General knowledge of laboratory operations and test practices, electrical equipment operations, electronic test equipment

Familiarity with engineering terminology

Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and Word Processing software

Have a basic understanding of mechanical systems and wind tunnels

Good time management skills, high work ethics

Positive contributor to team participation

Focused, methodical with good analytical skills

Prior experience working in a wind tunnel laboratory environment is desirable

The position is based at Aerolabs facility in Jessup MD

Travel is expected at approximately 50% of the time