Controls Technician

We are seeking a skilled Electrical System Technician to join our team and contribute to the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have experience working with instrumentation and control technology, and will be responsible for building and installing conduit systems, wiring electrical enclosures, and completing PLC terminations.

Responsibilities

• Build and install conduit systems ranging from 1" to 4".
• Perform wire pulls to support electrical system installations.
• Complete instrument and PLC terminations with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assemble and wire electrical enclosures according to project specifications.

• Proficiency in electrical, PLC troubleshooting, and wiring.
• Experience with conduit builds from 1 inch through 4 inch.
• Ability to perform wire pulls and handle instrument terminations.
• Knowledge in PLC terminations and electrical enclosure building.

• Experience with multimeters, RTDs, thermocouples, strain gages, load cells, and other instrumentation.
• Ability to install, cut, thread, and bend rigid conduit.
• Professional experience using power tools.
• Familiarity with electronic system assembly and construction.
• Working knowledge of PLC hardware, HMI, and GUI.
• Intimate knowledge of electronic test equipment such as multimeters, process meters, and oscilloscopes.
• Experience in rocket launch facilities and support for launch campaigns.
• Basic understanding of Wheatstone bridge theory and Ohm's law.
• Associate degree in instrumentation, control technology, electrical systems, or related field.
• Experience working in corrosive environments and knowledge of mitigation techniques.
• Operational knowledge of soldering wires, connectors, and using oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• System-level troubleshooting skills and ability to solve instrumentation system problems.
• Knowledge of signal conditioning concepts for various types of sensors.
• Experience with DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, UPS installations, heat shrink tubing, cable harnessing, and strain relief concepts.
• Working knowledge of transducers, operational amplifiers, and measurement techniques for temperature, pressure, flow, displacement, vibration, and strain gages.

Join a dynamic team that values expertise and innovation, offering opportunities for professional growth and contributions to exciting projects in the electrical systems field. Our work environment fosters collaboration and technical skill enhancement.

Work Environment

Work is conducted 50/50 between outdoor and indoor settings, including launch pad and test site environments. Employees should be prepared to work in varying conditions and utilize appropriate attire and equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Brownsville, TX.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Brownsville,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.