Test Technician
Location: St. Louis, MO
Hourly rate: $32.00 - $38.00
Contractor benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
This position requires an active US Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
This position will provide test and evaluation technician support in either a lab or an aircraft production environment while working alongside production operations personnel. The main responsibilities include fabricating and maintaining the instrumentation system, to include installing a high volume of sensors and associated wiring onto aircraft parts and assemblies per engineering requirements. Sensor types primarily include Strain Gages and Accelerometers. Other types include Thermocouples, RTDs, Pressure Transducers, etc.
Processes require coordination with Instrumentation Operations Engineers and Design Build Manufacturing Engineers, ability to interpret engineering drawings, locating, surface prep, hand sanding, cleaning, handling hazardous materials such as solvents and cleaners, adhesives, and sealants, wire fabrication, electrical terminations, soldering, crimping, wire routing, continuity checks, labeling, sealing. Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and wiring is required.
Accessibility may require working for periods while standing, kneeling, working from stair ladders, mobile lift platforms, scissor lifts, boom lifts, or supported by overhead support systems. Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) such as eye protection and hard toe shoes are required
Responsibilities:
• Support activities to plan, conduct and document tests on products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Design systems, materials, components, software and methodologies to meet customer requirements.
• Participate in test design and performs routine procurement, fabrication and assembly of components, test fixtures and test systems.
• Support the coordination of test requirements and assists in reviewing test methods and capabilities.
• Facilitate systems integration, fabrication and modification; supports system pre-test setup, integration, checkout, and post-test tear-down.
• Conduct routine tests, analyzes data and documents results.
• Troubleshoot and recommend resolution of basic laboratory and test-related problems.
Required:
• Associate’s Degree or higher, a Technical certificate or degree, or 2 or more years of equivalent technical experience.
• Experience fabricating, installing, routing, terminating, soldering, and repairing electrical wiring harnesses; or any variety of electrical components, and associated equipment.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.).
Preferred:
• Experience installing aircraft modifications to include fabricating and installing aircraft electrical system wiring, connectors, electrical components or avionics boxes.
• Experience with aerospace assembly and/or electrical fabrication.
Must be U.S. Person for purposes of Export Compliance.
EEO Statement Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
