Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians

Operate, install, calibrate, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

Key Competencies * Attention to Detail * Dependability * Analytical Thinking * Integrity * Adaptability/Flexibility * Initiative * Persistence * Independence * Stress Tolerance * Cooperation

Representative Tasks * Identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications. * Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms. * Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.

Industry

Manufacturing, Professional Scientific & Technical Services,

Job Family Architecture and Engineering

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