SIL Engineering Technician - FLRAA

Job Title: SIL Technician
Location: Arlington, TX

Responsibilities:

• Fabricate interconnecting cables and harnesses based on engineering drawings.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair test bench and lab infrastructure equipment.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain security clearance, if required.
• Ability to crimp and assemble connector contacts and cable assemblies to aircraft standards.
• Proficiency in soldering to J-STD.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft-level wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of mechanical drawings and diagrams for metal fabrication and assemblies.
• Familiarity with test equipment, troubleshooting, and repair of wiring and isolation.
• Experience with wiring serial data interfaces, including ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS232, Ethernet, IEEE-488.
• Experience installing fiber optic cabling for reflective memory hardware.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and shop equipment safely (e.g., hand drills, wire crimpers, wire strippers, soldering tools).
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in confined areas for extended periods.
• Knowledge of ESD and FOD practices.

Education & Experience:

• Preferred: Associate Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum: High School Diploma.
• Experience: At least 5 years in a technical role.
• Military experience in aircraft/systems maintenance and support is a plus.

Additional Skills:

• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.