Calspan is the premier independent provider of testing and technology development services, solutions, and systems in the aerospace, defense, and automotive industries. Our diverse skill set and unique testing capabilities help innovators push the limits of technology to transform the future.

Calspan's Flight Operations Team is a full-service flight test organization housed in a state-of-the-art 80,000 sq. ft. hangar facility at the Niagara Falls, NY, International Airport (KIAG).  Our full-time team of experimental test pilots, engineers, mechanics, and technicians take our customers ideas to flight in one of our fleet of jet-powered airborne test beds. We are seeking an expereinced Technician to join our team full time. 

Core Responsibilities Listed Below – Compensation and position level commensurate with education and experience.

• Perform  inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and project installations and modifications to any Flight Research aircraft assigned to support.
• Fabricate and/or modify electronic enclosures, panels, circuit boards and wire harnesses for Flight Research applications. Work quality shall be to the acceptable level for aircraft installations where applicable.
• Support testing by efficiently operating equipment and ensuring accurate results and records. Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after testing.
• Follow established quality assurance procedures with regard to all work performed on and associated with Flight Research aircraft.

Preferred Education / Experience:

• AAS or Bachelors in related discipline
• 5+ years in related discipline or;
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above
• Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance. 

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Understand Electrical and Electronic principles and theory
• Read and interpret Engineering schematics and drawings
• Use of soldering irons, hand and small power tools, measuring devices, and test equipment in performance of job duties
• Perform test setup and execute test procedures for engineering, calibration, and data acquisition
• Analyze and Troubleshoot electronic and electromechanical problems
• Microsoft Office

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees 

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications.  Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.