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.

• 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.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
• 401(k) with employer match
• Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
• Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
• Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
• Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)

At EUSSD, compensation is determined through a comprehensive approach that considers candidate qualifications, role responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational needs. Pay may vary by location with potential eligibility for bonuses or commission depending on the role.

Perform calibration and maintenance of instrumentation, test measurement and diagnostic equipment to support the testing requirements of the facility. Serve as a resource to the 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.

• 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 on 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.

• 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, troubleshooting, 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.

• HS Diploma or GED. Technical certification, AA or AS degree preferred.
• 2–6 years of experience.

• Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises.

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.

It is the policy of Element 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