Occupational Profile & What They Do

Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

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Daily Duties & Technical Responsibilities

• Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
• Identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
• Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.

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Skills, Knowledge & Engineering Competencies

• Skills (5)
• Knowledge (6)
• Abilities (7)

Salary Expectations

Related Tech Pathways

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• Avionics Technicians
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• Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians

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