Power the Future of Aerospace Innovation at Calspan’s Transonic Wind Tunnel

Calspan proudly operates the only independently owned and operated subsonic/transonic wind tunnel in the United States. Known for its agility, precision, and responsiveness, our facility plays a critical role in advancing aircraft development. We collaborate closely with our customers throughout every phase of testing, enabling real-time refinements that drive innovation forward.

We’re currently seeking a Senior Electrician to join our team and help ensure the reliability and peak performance of our wind tunnel operations. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work on complex electrical systems and assist with test model setups—all within a high-stakes, cutting-edge environment.

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

 Must be willing to work 2nd shift. This position offers shift differential! 

• Layout, install, repair, and maintain all types of electrical equipment such as generators, motors, transformers, high tension lines, switches, lighting circuits, starters, and switchboards. 
• Use complicated charts, tables, and drawings, shop mathematics, handbook formulas, judgment, and experience in the reading and interpolation of charts, gauges, meters, and other precision instruments.
• Perform a variety of construction and repair work.  Wire complex circuits and perform some rigging.
• Fabricate or modify equipment as required for Wind Tunnel testing.
• Make model and calibration setups and assist in running calibrations.
• Adjust and prepare Wind Tunnel equipment in readiness for operation.
• Localize Wind Tunnel equipment failures and remedy minor trouble quickly to prevent lost time in the operation of the tunnel.
• Operate consoles in the control room as required.

To comply with U.S. export control regulations, the applicant must be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government. 

Preferred Education / Experience for Electrician:

• High school graduate or equivalent (preferably from a vocational/technical school)
• Experience in an electrical trade 

Preferred Knowledge / Ability for Electrician:

• Clear understanding and operation of High Voltage switching of 115kv switchgear.
• Diversified knowledge of Sub-Station methods and safety practices, shop methods, and operation and control of power or process equipment.
• Broad knowledge of fundamentals of electricity and operation of electrical equipment.
• Working knowledge of Ohm's Law, handbook and wattage formulas, and National Electric Code requirements for wiring and installations
• Use of precision measuring instruments such as voltage testers, ohmmeters, and watt meters.

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 a 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), Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Universal Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance.

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.

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.

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