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AFRL/RQVX primarily provides wind tunnel testing and experiments to satisfy the requirements of researchers within the DoD as well as from industry. The testing facility consists of a full spectrum of wind tunnel types and sizes that all require complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and high-pressure systems to generate the various air speeds involved in the research. Instrumentation Technicians work as a part of a larger team that may consist of Project Engineers, Aerospace Engineers, Mechanical Technicians, Buyers and outside customers. Together these personnel work toward the completion of Aerodynamic Validation Research.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nSupport test preparation/execution/breakdown schedules generated by the test project engineers and guided by the Test Matrix.\nDesign, prepare, fabricate, assemble, install, modify, checkout, maintain, calibrate, operate, analyze, and conduct tear-down activities associated with various instrumentation systems as well as document those efforts. These systems are typically prototype models comprised of thermocouples, heat transfer gauges, pressure transducers, acoustic pickup transducers, accelerometers, anemometers, load cells, and strain gage balances internal to the model. \nCalibrate and install various sensors on the test article and/or wind tunnel as well as document those efforts. Calibrations will be done on-site and involve calibrating sensor output levels against specification limits. Typical sensors used are accelerometers, microphones, pressure transducers, strain gage balances, heat transfer gages, and thermocouples. \nLearn and be trained by senior technicians in this somewhat specialized niche of instrumentation and electronics. \nThis job is located in an industrial environment where large machinery, tools, industrial supplies, raw materials, etc. are common. Noise level is usually moderate but can be loud when certain tunnels are in operation, or loud tools are used.\nCandidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, which may include, but is not limited to the following encounters:Frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.\nSpecific vision requirements include both close and distant as well as adjusting focus\nFrequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.\nAbility to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing and extending arms\nAbility to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to an 8-hour shift\nAbility to work while wearing head/hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes\nAbility to climb, move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways, and platforms\nCan bend, stoop, and twist repetitively throughout your entire shift\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nEducation and/or Experience\nHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED).\nAt least 15 years of related experience and/or training preferred in an industrial mechanical maintenance or manufacturing environment. \nVocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or Associate Degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school, a plus but not required.\nProven interest and entry-level experience in any number of electronics sub-categories, including but not limited to:Building prototype aerodynamic test systems\nTrouble-shooting electronic circuits\nBuilding prototype aerodynamic test systems\nUsing Multimeter to measure Volts/ohms/amp\nRadio Controlled devices for inductive loads\n\nSkills:Soldering components and wires\nWiring terminal block and sensors\nReading complex diagrams\nAttention to detail\nCommunicating technical information\nWorking in Teams, often multiple teams at any given time\nFacility Systems and hardware include, but are not limited to:\nNational 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