LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - SR. ENGR. TECHNOLOGIST - Avionics Technologist - Ogden, Utah at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

The Tactical Aerospace Department (TAD) provides aerospace related research, development, production, test and/or support to new products, sustainment, and modernization programs for the DoD industry, Allies, and U.S. Government.

Objectives of this Role:

• Support troubleshooting and repair of A-10 aircraft as initiated by submitted field support requests for related avionics and engine systems (will require travel.)
• Provide ability to perform and/or assist in Time Compliance Technical Order validation/verification efforts.
• Provide engineering and technical assistance for complex Depot and Field level technical issues.
• Support Department management in specific marketing activities and proposal development of embedded avionics programs.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Position is on-site at Hill AFB with travel as required to other AFB’s to support aircraft.
• Answer telephone, e-mail, and in-person support requests.
• Work and coordinate with maintainers to troubleshoot aircraft wiring, and aircraft components.
• Interact directly with clients and company staff to establish system requirements and architectures to meet client expectations.
• Work collaboratively across a multi-disciplinary engineering teams to establish hardware and firmware requirements for complex flight worthy avionics hardware.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Avionics Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technology degree field, or equivalent combination of continued education/certifications plus related work experience.
• 10+ years: Experience testing or maintenance experience, preferably on military aircrafts or systems.
• Fabrication, assembly, documentation, maintenance or troubleshooting electronics systems.
• Demonstrated capability to communicate clearly – verbally, textually and graphically – to technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.