Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer

On behalf of my client, a well-known and established aerospace company based in the Basel area of Switzerland; I am seeking an experienced FTI Engineer to join the team for a minimum period of 12 months.

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Some key information regarding the opportunity is as follows:

Rate: 55-65CHF per hour (DOE)
Location: Basel region, Switzerland
Duration: 12 months (minimum(

Typically, your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Develop and implement flight test instrumentation equipment on the aircraft (strain gauges, thermo-couples, accelerometers and a variety of other electrical components/sensors as well as data recording and telemetry equipment)

• Manage the on-board and ground station software and instrumentation configuration.

• Support pre and post-test briefings as well as ground and flight tests in accordance with established test plans and procedures

• Ensure sensor calibration/data accuracy and validity of data

• Establish department related calibration procedures

Therefore, I am ideally seeking candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Experience with instrumentation and/or electronics

• HF knowledge and experience with air to ground telemetry highly desired

• Desirably working experience in flight test instrumentation, in designing and selecting strain gauge circuitry and in calibration standards and related business procedures.

• Ability to work to deadlines

• Experience in troubleshooting of hard and software systems

• Good team player skills, self-driven attitude and a great communicator

• Aviation experience highly desired (knowledge of EASA Part 21 J&G and CS27 is an advantage)

• English minimum B2 (verbal & written), a working knowledge of German language an asset

Does this sound like you? If so and you'd like to apply, please click the link on this advert and I'll contact you as soon as possible to discuss the next steps.

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I look forward to receiving your application!