R&D Technician - Aerospace Systems

Job Title: R&D Technician - Aerospace Systems

Location:

Garden City, NY, US, 11530

Business Unit: Treitler FMH

Posting Date: Jul 30, 2026

Job Description:

The R&D Technician, Aerospace Systems is responsible for the assembly, integration, instrumentation, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced aerospace hardware and subsystems. Working closely with Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineers, the technician will transform design concepts into functional prototypes, support development testing, and validate system performance in laboratory and field environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and support testing of aerospace components, subsystems, and prototype hardware.
• Install and configure sensors, instrumentation, wiring harnesses, and data acquisition (DAQ) systems.
• Execute laboratory, environmental, qualification, and field tests on aerospace development programs.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and instrumentation systems.
• Conduct functional, performance, and reliability testing to verify design requirements and engineering specifications.
• Fabricate, modify, and maintain test fixtures, tooling, ground support equipment, and laboratory apparatus.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain test equipment calibration, laboratory assets, and engineering documentation in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Support system integration activities, including hardware checkout, verification, and readiness testing.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong hands-on experience with aerospace, electromechanical, or high-reliability hardware assembly and testing.
• Proficiency with instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, strain, vibration, and electrical measurements.
• Experience wiring, terminating, troubleshooting, and validating electrical and sensor systems.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues using structured troubleshooting techniques.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems, sensor calibration, and test automation tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and test procedures.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Aerospace Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, or related technical discipline; equivalent military or industry experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, propulsion, fluid systems, or other high-reliability engineering environments.
• Significant experience with assembly, integration, testing, and operation of fluid-mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or propulsion-related systems.
• Hands-on proficiency using fabrication tools, machine shop equipment, instrumentation, and laboratory test systems.
• Working knowledge of aerospace development, manufacturing, qualification, and verification testing processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with environmental testing such as vibration, thermal vacuum, thermal cycling, shock, or altitude testing.
• Exposure to FAA, NASA, DoD, AS9100, or other aerospace quality and compliance frameworks is desirable.

Other Requirements:

• Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a US Citizen or Green card holder.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 70,000

Salary Maximum: 75,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market: Long Island

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City