RTC - Engineering Technician IV

Job Overview

Yulista Contract Services LLC is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to conduct full on‑site and off‑site maintenance, flight, and functional check flight operations for the U.S. Army Flight Test Directorate (AFTD) at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The role is performed in compliance with Army directives, including AR 95‑1 and AR 95‑20.

• Perform system‑level design using computer‑aided drafting (CAD) software.
• Conduct in‑depth troubleshooting of instrumentation systems.
• Apply tools and techniques to address assigned duties.
• Complete instrumentation test flights on AFTD aircraft and isolate/diagnose faults.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities but carries full responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks.

• Design layouts, suggest improvements, and develop solutions to design problems.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Army helicopter platforms.
• Effective written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Team‑oriented collaboration skills.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two of the following:
• Graduate of an accredited technical school, college, or military school with training in electronics theory.
• Valid FCC license with demonstrated proficiency in electronics theory and application.
• Valid FAA airframe license, or
• Four (4) years of avionics or armament experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of specialized instrumentation, aerospace testing, and system design/development.
• Specialized instrumentation experience, training, and knowledge of transducers and strain gages.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to perform in‑depth troubleshooting and repair on instrumentation systems.

• Maintain a drug‑free workplace; participate in post‑offer, pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants, spouses of Calista shareholders, and shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code § 1626(g).

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train, and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and without regard to non‑work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.