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Nellis AFB, NV (On-Site/Office)
Aircraft Instrumentation Technician I/II/III (Flight Test) | Nellis AFB, NV — TS/SCI Required
Company: Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi)
Location: Nellis AFB / Las Vegas, NV (100% on-site / flightline)
Anticipated Start Date: 15 April 2026
Clearance: Active TS/SCI (required)
EMPLOYMENT NOTE
• Full-time positions contingent upon contract award. STi is actively interviewing TS/SCI-cleared candidates for rapid onboarding.
ABOUT STi
Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi) supports national security missions across Engineering • MRO • Logistics • IT & Cybersecurity • Program Control. STi is a minority-owned Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) focused on delivering effective, flexible, and innovative solutions that help customers meet mission objectives.
POSITION OVERVIEW
STi is seeking Instrumentation Technicians (Levels I–III) to support the U.S. Air Force’s 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron (59 TES) at Nellis AFB. The mission supports operational flight test across F-35, F-22, F-16, and F-15 variants in a high-tempo environment (up to 14 instrumented sorties/day).
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You’ll support one-of-a-kind airborne instrumentation systems used for flight test and evaluation. Responsibilities include:
• Plan, develop, modify, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain aircraft instrumentation systems supporting unique T-2 modified configurations.
• Execute pre-, during-, and post-mission tasks: integration, mission configurations, functional checkouts, and mission data capture activities.
• Perform fault isolation and rework to restore instrumentation to mission-ready status under tight turn times.
• Operate and maintain instrumentation systems, including (but not limited to): QRIP, DART/eDART, RTAS, GLite TSPI (or like), Telemetry/Beacon, CRIIS, ADAP, ARIP, AARI pallet, FCR, HSDR, and related Group-A provisions (e.g., “orange wire” and telemetry antennas).
• Interpret technical data (not limited to): drawings, schematics, blueprints, specs, and system documentation.
• Use electronic test equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, telemetry systems, PLA/PLC programmers, oscillators, amplifiers, power supplies, etc.
• Coordinate instrumentation requirements, schedules, and work plans between Operations and the Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) to verify mission readiness.
• Support system handling/ops tasks: move/store/load equipment, cockpit integrity checks, data uploads/downloads, and configuration actions.
• Coordinate with operators/test support teams to plan/accomplish/analyze test results, ensure instrumentation compatibility with data reduction, and monitor data validity and operational dependability.
• When required, prepare instrumentation systems for shipment to designated repair facilities using Government-provided materials.
• Maintain clean, safe, orderly workspaces and comply with flightline safety/OPSEC and base access procedures.
• May be asked to augment additional flightline duties (as needed): airfield driving, QA augmentee, HAZMAT/HAZCOM, COMSEC CRO, initial/block training, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Levels I–III)
U.S. Citizenship required. Active TS/SCI required for this program (SAP access may be required).
• Level I: HS (or equiv) + 2+ years general aircraft maintenance (instrumentation desired, not required)
• Level II: HS (or equiv) + 5+ years aircraft instrumentation systems experience
• Level III: HS (or equiv) + 10+ years aircraft instrumentation systems experience
All Levels Must Have: electronics troubleshooting proficiency; ability to read technical documentation; comfort in a fast-paced flightline/test environment; willingness to travel up to 5x/year (CONUS/OCONUS) and hold a passport; ability to follow local base procedures in controlled/restricted areas.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Fighter aircraft test/instrumentation experience (F-35/F-22/F-16/F-15)
• Telemetry/data acquisition/TSPI experience; recorder/pod/pallet instrumentation exposure
• Rapid-turn flight test tempo and mission readiness coordination experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• On-site at Nellis AFB (flightline / maintenance operations)
• Schedule aligns to test tempo; flexibility may be required
Keywords: flight test instrumentation, telemetry, TSPI, data acquisition, eDART, HSDR/FCR
STi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.
Company: Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi)
Location: Nellis AFB / Las Vegas, NV (100% on-site / flightline)
Anticipated Start Date: 15 April 2026
Clearance: Active TS/SCI (required)
EMPLOYMENT NOTE
• Full-time positions contingent upon contract award. STi is actively interviewing TS/SCI-cleared candidates for rapid onboarding.
ABOUT STi
Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. (STi) supports national security missions across Engineering • MRO • Logistics • IT & Cybersecurity • Program Control. STi is a minority-owned Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) focused on delivering effective, flexible, and innovative solutions that help customers meet mission objectives.
POSITION OVERVIEW
STi is seeking Instrumentation Technicians (Levels I–III) to support the U.S. Air Force’s 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron (59 TES) at Nellis AFB. The mission supports operational flight test across F-35, F-22, F-16, and F-15 variants in a high-tempo environment (up to 14 instrumented sorties/day).
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You’ll support one-of-a-kind airborne instrumentation systems used for flight test and evaluation. Responsibilities include:
• Plan, develop, modify, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain aircraft instrumentation systems supporting unique T-2 modified configurations.
• Execute pre-, during-, and post-mission tasks: integration, mission configurations, functional checkouts, and mission data capture activities.
• Perform fault isolation and rework to restore instrumentation to mission-ready status under tight turn times.
• Operate and maintain instrumentation systems, including (but not limited to): QRIP, DART/eDART, RTAS, GLite TSPI (or like), Telemetry/Beacon, CRIIS, ADAP, ARIP, AARI pallet, FCR, HSDR, and related Group-A provisions (e.g., “orange wire” and telemetry antennas).
• Interpret technical data (not limited to): drawings, schematics, blueprints, specs, and system documentation.
• Use electronic test equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, telemetry systems, PLA/PLC programmers, oscillators, amplifiers, power supplies, etc.
• Coordinate instrumentation requirements, schedules, and work plans between Operations and the Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) to verify mission readiness.
• Support system handling/ops tasks: move/store/load equipment, cockpit integrity checks, data uploads/downloads, and configuration actions.
• Coordinate with operators/test support teams to plan/accomplish/analyze test results, ensure instrumentation compatibility with data reduction, and monitor data validity and operational dependability.
• When required, prepare instrumentation systems for shipment to designated repair facilities using Government-provided materials.
• Maintain clean, safe, orderly workspaces and comply with flightline safety/OPSEC and base access procedures.
• May be asked to augment additional flightline duties (as needed): airfield driving, QA augmentee, HAZMAT/HAZCOM, COMSEC CRO, initial/block training, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Levels I–III)
U.S. Citizenship required. Active TS/SCI required for this program (SAP access may be required).
• Level I: HS (or equiv) + 2+ years general aircraft maintenance (instrumentation desired, not required)
• Level II: HS (or equiv) + 5+ years aircraft instrumentation systems experience
• Level III: HS (or equiv) + 10+ years aircraft instrumentation systems experience
All Levels Must Have: electronics troubleshooting proficiency; ability to read technical documentation; comfort in a fast-paced flightline/test environment; willingness to travel up to 5x/year (CONUS/OCONUS) and hold a passport; ability to follow local base procedures in controlled/restricted areas.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Fighter aircraft test/instrumentation experience (F-35/F-22/F-16/F-15)
• Telemetry/data acquisition/TSPI experience; recorder/pod/pallet instrumentation exposure
• Rapid-turn flight test tempo and mission readiness coordination experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• On-site at Nellis AFB (flightline / maintenance operations)
• Schedule aligns to test tempo; flexibility may be required
Keywords: flight test instrumentation, telemetry, TSPI, data acquisition, eDART, HSDR/FCR
STi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.
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