S. Air Force's operational test and evaluation activities. As an Instrumentation Technician, you will play a hands-on role in keeping advanced airborne data acquisition systems mission-ready for daily test sorties on fighter aircraft.

Working directly on the flight line, you will perform preflight inspections, configure data recorders, recover postflight media, and troubleshoot instrumentation issues.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Test Mission Support – Preflight • Coordinate test aircraft access with squadron maintenance teams. • Conduct visual inspections of the data acquisition system and associated harnesses. • Load media into data recorders and verify proper mounting.

• Confirm data recorder bus link status is active and ready for flight. Daily Test Mission Support – Postflight • Recover recorded media from aircraft and deliver it to the data processing team. • Ensure the data system is properly powered down after each sortie.

Data System Maintenance • Notify the Operations Engineer of anomalies identified during debriefs or post-flight inspections. • Perform corrective actions on open issues per Operations Engineer disposition. • Maintain accurate records of system status, modifications, and repairs.

Logistics Lab Support • Provide support for instrumentation logistics activities (parts, shipments, inventory). • Support lab operations, including bench testing, configuration, and equipment preparation. S.

Citizenship with an active Top Secret (TS/SCI) DoD security clearance, eligible for Special Access Program (SAP) read-in. • Technical background in electronics, avionics, instrumentation, or a closely related field. • Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and system specifications.

• Strong attention to detail and disciplined documentation practices. • Ability to work on the flight line in an outdoor environment, including occasional lifting and extended periods standing.

Preferred Qualifications

/ Desired Skills • Hands-on experience with USAF flight test instrumentation on platforms such as F-35, F-22, F-15E, or F-16. • Working knowledge of military maintenance systems such as the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS). , MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet-based telemetry).

• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and strong communication skills when coordinating across maintenance, engineering, and operations teams. • Comfortable working in a secure, mission-driven environment with shifting priorities. Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Our employees value the flexibility at ELEVI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

Compensation

, financial and

Benefits

and learning and development opportunities.

options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off

Learn more here . The proposed salary range for this position is: $95,500-120,000 Why Work at ELEVI? T o become an ELEVI employee is to become an integral part of the team.

From Federal to Commercial, ELEVI offers our employees the ability to expand skills and fully engage their minds and passions. Each member of the team enjoys the opportunity to expand their career to meet their individual goals and objectives. We celebrate the ideas that bring about positive change, and the diverse talents and backgrounds that come together to create those ideas.

Network/Systems Engineer