Instrumentation Engineering Technician

Description

Job Title: Instrumentation Engineering Technician

Location: Stratford, CT

Employment Type: Temp (12 Months)

Industry: Aerospace and Defense

Compensation: $20.00-$68.00/Hour

Schedule: 4/10-1st Shift

About the Opportunity: Support engineering flight and ground test operations through precision strain gage installations, apply instrumentation techniques to aircraft and facility components across a variety of materials, and assist engineering teams with testing, data collection, and instrumentation setup activities.

• Perform strain gage installations for engineering flight and ground testing programs.
• Configure and support Wheatstone bridge wiring for instrumentation systems.
• Apply strain gages to aircraft structures and facility components made from metals and composite materials.
• Prepare surfaces and components for accurate instrumentation installation and testing.
• Verify installation quality and ensure instrumentation meets engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering and test teams to support operational testing requirements.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation setup and wiring issues during testing activities.
• Follow safety procedures, technical standards, and quality requirements throughout all assignments.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience with measurement systems, instrumentation wiring, documentation, and Wheatstone Bridge wiring of strain gages to measure Torque, Axial Load, Bending and Shear strain.

• Knowledge of strain gage Wheatstone bridge wiring methodology.
• Ability to apply gages to aircraft and facility components manufactured from a variety of metals and composites.
• Fluency and experience with Micro‑Measurements techniques and procedures.
• Ability to accomplish needed surface preparation, strain gage measurement, layout, alignment, and bonding.

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Need flexibility to support overtime, extended, and modified shift requirements.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti‑discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F‑1 OPT STEM work authorization status.