SIL Engineering Technician

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.