Engineering Technician IV - Instrumentation (Aerospace)

Location: Dayton, Ohio, United States; onsite

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, aviation, defense, ISR, and national security systems, including next-generation Survivable Airborne Operations Center aircraft.

What you will do

• Supervise construction and assembly of sophisticated electronic, mechanical, optical, and instrumentation systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and test complex systems and measurement equipment.
• Support aircraft instrumentation through system integration, installation, and ground and flight test operations.
• Build wiring and harnesses while maintaining quality and workmanship standards.
• Interpret complex test data and provide technical recommendations.
• Lead and mentor technicians while collaborating with instrumentation engineers, test engineers, and operations technicians.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience; 5+ years of technician or related experience, or 7+ years without a degree.
• Ability to interpret technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and publications.
• Advanced assembly, connector, and crimping skills with experience troubleshooting complex systems.
• Proficiency with laboratory test equipment, spectrum and network analyzers, oscilloscopes, pitot-static equipment, and hand and power tools.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance are required.

Nice to have

• Avionics installation, wiring repair, soldering, manufacturing, or 3-D CAD experience.
• Aerospace, defense, Department of Defense, or U.S. military background.
• Experience with ground and flight test programs, Ethernet, 1553, ARINC 429, CAN bus, or Curtiss-Wright data acquisition systems.
• Lead or supervisory experience, a master’s degree, or an active or previous A&P license.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment supporting a major aerospace and national security mission.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance, three weeks of paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Work includes standing for much of the shift, lifting up to 30 pounds, handling small components, occasional hazardous or loud environments, and travel as required.