Take Your Career to New Heights with Calspan’s Flight Operations Team!

At Calspan, we are pioneers in pushing the limits of technology in the aerospace, defense, and automotive industries. Our cutting-edge testing services and innovative solutions empower innovators to shape the future. Join our Flight Operations Team, a premier full-service flight test organization located in a state-of-the-art 80,000 sq. ft. hangar at Niagara Falls International Airport (KIAG).

Our passionate team of experimental test pilots, engineers, mechanics, and technicians works together to turn our customers’ bold ideas into reality—flying them on our fleet of jet-powered airborne test beds.

We are looking for an Electronics Technician to join our dynamic team and become a valued member. If you're ready to work on groundbreaking projects in a fast-paced, high-tech environment, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Calspan?

• Work with cutting-edge aerospace technology.
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team.
• Enjoy a challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and career.

Take your career to new heights—apply today!

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:

• Formal training, experience, or AAS or in a related discipline.
• A combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to the above.
• Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance. 

Preferred Skills:

• 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 the 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.