SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - Aerospace Structures at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

The Aerospace Structures section of the Structural Engineering Department focuses on the development and life management of military aircraft. It provides turn-key research and development services, state-of-the-art structural analysis capability, and full-scale vehicle to small-scale component testing for all segments of the aerospace community. The Aerospace Structures Section also has a long-established history in supporting Aircraft Structural Integrity Programs (ASIP).

Objectives of this Role:

• Work under the direction of Engineer(s) to assemble component and full scale structural tests.
• Maintain/support structural tests via hydraulic maintenance, test reconfiguration, and data acquisition.
• Provide opportunities to work with various weapons systems.
• Provide opportunities to apply and utilize various test instrumentation (strain gages, string potentiometers, and load cells).
• A strong interest in structures and/or aerospace testing is desirable.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on detailed, work in a laboratory environment.
• Work in a team environment to solve problems that do not have a clear solution path.
• Setup, tear down, and maintain structural tests.
• Install, document, and photograph test instrumentation.
• Setup and troubleshoot hydraulic controls and pumps.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with a mechanical aptitude.
• 2-10 years: Hands on mechanical skills. Must be able to use hand tools, power hand tools and precision measurement/alignment tools (micrometers, multimeters, tape measures).
• 0-2 years: Prior work experience in hydraulics, plumbing, instrumentation or electrical systems desired.
• 1-2 years: Basic computer skills.
• 1-2 years: Communication and time management skills.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.