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Senior Engineering Lab Technician Job Description

About Us:

Safe Flight, a leader in aviation safety and flight performance systems, was founded in 1946. The company pioneered the development of Stall Warning and Angle of Attack, Automatic Throttle Systems, Wind Shear Warning, and many other innovations in aircraft instrumentation, flight performance, and control systems for fixed and rotary winged aircraft. With product installed on over two-thirds of the world’s aircraft, Safe Flight counts among its customers many the world’s aircraft manufacturers, more than 50 airlines, hundreds of operators of corporate jet aircraft and U.S. and International Armed Services.

Safe Flight’s benefits include employer-funded health care, on-site lunch program, 401K contribution with employer matching, Wellness and Education Reimbursement, paid-time off and sick time, and various other programs.

Job Details: Monday through Friday This is an on-site role based in our White Plains, NY office.

Office hours: 8:00 am to 4: 45 p.m.

Salary Range: $65,000 to $85,000 per year; commensurate with experience

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Construct test sets and cable assemblies from schematics and assembly drawings, utilizing both hole and SMT technology.
• Maintain a clean, organized lab environment that provides a shared resource to lab technicians and engineers.
• Conduct routine calibration of electronic instruments, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Coordinate external calibration for equipment that cannot be calibrated in-house.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues promptly.
• Read, implement, and provide feedback on electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Demonstrate proficiency with electrical lab tools to construct and assemble surface mount and through-hole technologies, aircraft harnesses, and test equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency with machine shop tools such as drill presses and mills.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to lab technicians and engineers.
• Ensure compliance with ISO or AS9100 standards within the lab.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all lab equipment and activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Associate degree in electronics, avionics, or a related field with a solid understanding of electronic circuit theory.
• Proficient in reading and editing schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong computer skills with a willingness to learn and adapt to new tools.
• Previous experience as an electronics technician in an ISO or AS9100 facility is preferred.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Safe Flight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.