Engineering Technician Senior -Military Flight Controls Dovision

Position Summary

Engineering Technician Sr - Military Flight Controls Division

Supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace's Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position‑control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners. The division's Jet Pipe electrohydraulic servo valve (EHSV) technology is used across commercial and military aircraft around the world.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Military Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly‑by‑wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world's most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls.

• Devise, improvise, and troubleshoot electronic circuits and instrumentation setups including oscilloscopes, oscillographs, x‑y recorders, and other standard lab equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to proficiently set‑up and operate data acquisition computers, process control systems, microprocessor applications, and automatic test equipment.
• Rudimentary working knowledge of Labview software as applied to data acquisition test consoles and systems; demonstrate a thorough knowledge of electronic principles.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics from system to component level.
• High level of experience with electronic hand tools such as soldering & desoldering irons, wire strippers, and wire crimpers.
• Must have the ability to perform fine soldering techniques for both thru‑hole and SMT applications.

• Performs technical maintenance on a variety of moderately complex to complex electronic systems and components.
• Plans and coordinates investigations into customer reports of technical product or service problems. Reviews performance trends, reports and documentation regarding malfunctioning or damaged products.
• Recommends and may provide on‑site technical assistance to repair, replace or take other corrective actions; may perform rework or inspection of Parker's fielded hardware.
• Maintains and analyzes detailed performance and maintenance service records.
• May instruct customers on the operation and proper use and maintenance of equipment and ensures accuracy of work instructions and service handbooks and bulletins.
• Facilitates coordination with OEM divisions to complete corrective actions.

• Working knowledge of PC's and PXI based controllers. Knowledge of various MS Windows OS and Windows application software. Basic hands‑on experience and knowledge with Lab View based hardware / software.
• Functional understanding of digital electronic devices such as DSP's, FPGA's, PLA, BGA's, EPROMS, and logic gates as well as Analog circuit knowledge.
• High level of experience with electronic hand tools such as soldering irons, wire strippers, wire crimpers, SMT soldering tools, and bread boarding skills.
• Soldering experience in SMT, fine‑pitch devices & through‑hole applications. Current or previous soldering certification to J‑STD‑001.
• Must be able to communicate on a technical level both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to proficiently utilize all lab and test equipment.
• ESD knowledge and certification.
• Maintain up‑to‑date qualification data and daily logbooks on each project.
• Recommend new techniques, systems, procedures and preventative maintenance to improve overall efficiency.
• Make recommendations for the purchase and/or use of equipment.
• Interface with employees from other functional areas i.e. design engineering, process manufacturing, quality control and vendors.

• Five years related experience, trade or military training, or good understanding and demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings, sketches, schematics and procedures.
• Basic PC and electronic console skills where applicable.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Personal hand tools may be required.
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must demonstrate effective verbal, written and…