JOB TITLE: Avionics Telemetry Engineer - Onsite
LOCATION: Mojave, CA
SALARY: $101,000-158,000/year
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Support development, design, testing, and operation of instrumentation, network, and telemetry systems for flight missions
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Prepare and maintain data system assets for flight test operations
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Assist in sensor selection and aircraft harness design for instrumentation and data systems
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Configure and manage onboard instrumentation systems for real-time monitoring and post-flight analysis
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Support development and maintenance of software tools (configuration, simulation, deployment, analysis)
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Define and manage subsystem requirements for new configurations
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Conduct integration and system testing, including power checks, calibration, and equipment checkout
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Collaborate with engineers and technicians across disciplines
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Prepare and present materials for design reviews, flight readiness reviews, and post-flight analysis
Requirements:
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Level I: Bachelor’s degree + 0–2 years experience
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Level II: Bachelor’s degree + 2–5 years experience
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Senior: Bachelor’s degree + 5–10 years experience
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Experience in telemetry, instrumentation, or network engineering in a test or regulated environment
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Working knowledge of Ethernet networking (TCP, UDP, multicast)
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Experience integrating data acquisition systems (analog, discrete, digital protocols such as ARINC 429)
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Familiarity with RF systems (transmitters, receivers, encoders/decoders)
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Experience with data acquisition systems and dataloggers
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Experience writing system requirements
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Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
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Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
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Proficiency in at least one programming language (C/C++, C#, or Python)
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Experience with source control (Git)
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Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bamboo)
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Proficiency with MS Office tools
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Travel required up to 10%
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Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
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Flight test instrumentation experience
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Aircraft harness design experience
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Aircraft or launch vehicle development experience
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RF telemetry system configuration and end-to-end testing
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Knowledge of telemetry standards (IRIG 106 Ch 4, 7, 10)
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Hands-on flight test or piloting experience
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Experience with requirements tools (JAMA, DOORS)
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Mission control room experience
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Active TS/SCI clearance
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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