SIL Engineering Technician

Ability to properly use in a safe manner hand tools and shop equipment (Powered and Unpowered – Hand drills, wire crimpers, wire strippers and soldering tools). Experience wiring serial data interfaces including ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS232, Ethernet, IEEE-488.

Title: SIL Engineering Technician
Location: Arlington, TX
Hours: 6:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Duration: 9 Months
Pay range: $35 - $45 per hour

Description:

• Fabricating interconnecting cables and harnesses based on engineering drawings.
• Performing troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of test bench and lab infrastructure equipment.

Skills Required:

• Must have the ability to crimp and assemble connector contacts and cable assemblies to aircraft standards.
• Must have the ability to solder to the J-STD.
• Must be able to read and understand aircraft level wiring diagrams.
• Must be able to read and understand mechanical drawings and diagrams for metal fabrication and assemblies.
• Familiar with the use of test equipment, trouble shooting and repair of wiring, and isolation .
• Experience wiring serial data interfaces including ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS232, Ethernet, IEEE-488.
• Experience installing fiberoptic cabling for reflective memory hardware.
• Ability to properly use in a safe manner hand tools and shop equipment (Powered and Unpowered – Hand drills, wire crimpers, wire strippers and soldering tools).
• Industry: Technical 5 years minimum
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Work in a team environment

Physical

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in confined areas for extended periods of time.
• Familiarity of ESD and FOD practices.

Education:

• Associate Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience preferred
• High School Diploma
• Military experience in related aircraft/systems maintenance and support is a plus

Other:

• Must have the ability to attain a clearance, if needed.