Butler Aerospace & Defense

Overview

The SIL Engineering Technician position at Butler America Aerospace, LLC involves fabricating interconnecting cables and harnesses, as well as performing troubleshooting and maintenance of test bench and lab infrastructure equipment. This is a 9-month contract role based in Arlington, TX, requiring US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate interconnecting cables and harnesses based on engineering drawings.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of test bench and lab infrastructure equipment.

Requirements

• Ability to crimp and assemble connector contacts and cable assemblies to aircraft standards.
• Ability to solder to the J-STD.
• Ability to read and understand aircraft level wiring diagrams.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and diagrams for metal fabrication and assemblies.
• Familiarity with the use of test equipment, troubleshooting, 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 hand tools and shop equipment safely.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in confined areas for extended periods of time.
• Familiarity with ESD and FOD practices.
• Associate Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience preferred.
• High School Diploma.
• Military experience in related aircraft/systems maintenance and support is a plus.
• Ability to attain a clearance, if needed.

Benefits

• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO