Instrumentation Technician (Aerospace)

Location: St. Albans, Vermont, United States; hands-on work with aircraft, components, tools, ladders, elevated areas, confined spaces, and loud environments.

Compensation: $28–$34 USD per hour

Company

hirify.global develops electric aircraft with a focus on aviation innovation and sustainability.

What you will do

• Assist instrumentation engineers with installing supplemental instrumentation on structural elements, components, assemblies, and flight-test aircraft.
• Install and maintain strain gauges for structural validation and vibration fatigue testing, as well as thermal monitoring for high-voltage components.
• Follow installation procedures and work plans while ensuring accurate setup, testing, cleanup, and documentation.
• Maintain installation records and manage instrumentation equipment and consumable inventory.
• Troubleshoot test equipment and sensors while supporting problem analysis and changing team priorities.
• Follow safety procedures, use mandated safety equipment, and contribute to a safe and efficient work environment.

Requirements

• Two-year engineering degree or certificate from an accredited college, university, or technical school, or at least two years of related technical work experience.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and perform soldering.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and schematics for electronic components.
• Ability to assist with problem analysis and make independent decisions.
• Good team communication skills and willingness to learn, develop, and adapt.
• Ability to perform physical work involving standing, equipment manipulation, ladders or stairs, confined spaces, elevated areas, loud noise, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice to have

• Computer-aided design experience.
• Electrical enclosure fabrication or small circuit assembly experience.
• Aerospace design verification experience, especially compliance testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment includes Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units.
• Onsite healthcare in Vermont plus medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave and daily lunch provided.
• Flight lessons and additional employee perks.
• Employment offers are contingent on a background check, and BETA participates in E-Verify.