Instrumentation Technician II

About Company :

Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.

From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.

What We Offer :

Growth & Development :

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space and defense.

Benefits :

Employees are eligible to participate in the benefits offered throughout their availability, including the following :

About the Role :

Perform calibration and maintenance of instrumentation, test measurement and diagnostic equipment to support the testing requirements of facility. Serves as resource to facility on troubleshooting equipment, calibration and measurement. Instrumentation : equipment software (hardware) used in the control and automation of test setups. Power, connection, communication requirements of data acquisition.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

Setup and Calibration - Ensure all test equipment and associated software is functioning properly. Includes building complex test circuitry

Troubleshooting - Perform necessary steps to fix faulty test equipment. Troubleshoot wiring and computer problems

Data Collection - Capture necessary information of the maintenance of test equipment, such as pressure transducers, strain gauges and flow meters. Prepare calibration and data reports

Other - Perform other duties as assigned

CORE REQUIREMENTS :

Under General Supervision, can perform certain recurring work independently

Some interaction with clients

Understanding of routine and moderately-complex electrical and mechanical operations. Working knowledge of Oscilloscopes and other data collection instruments; working knowledge of circuitry design, trouble shooting, safety practices and wiring

Comprehensive mechanical, MS Office and Data Acquisition Hardware skills; Able to use all standard and complex instrumentation, temperature probes, thermocouples, pressure transducers and accelerometers

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

HS Diploma or GED. Technical Certification, AA or AS degree preferred

2-6 Years of experience

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO POLICY STATEMENT : It is the policy of NTS to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V