Electronics Technician

Kalman & Company is seeking to hire an experienced Electronics Technician. This will be a full-time position with on-site support required in Addison, TX, and the Dallas Metro Area. The candidate will provide hands‑on technical support for airborne sensor and data acquisition systems, including integration, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of electronic instrumentation in a mission‑critical operational environment. Responsibilities Perform installation, integration, calibration, and operational checkout of airborne sensor systems and associated electronic hardware Troubleshoot and repair electronic subsystems including power distribution, signal conditioning, data acquisition hardware, and communication interfaces Maintain and track sensor equipment inventory, calibration schedules, and maintenance logs in accordance with program documentation requirements. Support pre‑mission and post‑mission equipment inspections and readiness assessments Interface with scientists, engineers, and government personnel to coordinate sensor configuration and data collection operations Assist in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance manuals, and technical documentation for electronic systems Conduct bench‑level diagnostics using standard test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators) Support ground and airborne data acquisition and real‑time data monitoring activities Requirements US Citizenship is required Associate’s degree or higher in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent military technical training (e.g., MOS/AFSC in electronics, avionics, or communications) Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic systems Proficiency with bench test and measurement equipment, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal analyzers Experience with analog and digital signal processing, sensor interfaces, and data acquisition hardware Familiarity with cabling, connector fabrication, and printed circuit board (PCB)‑level troubleshooting Experience supporting systems integration in field or airborne environments Strong record‑keeping and technical documentation skills Ability to travel to support operational missions as necessary (minimal travel) Desired Qualifications Located near the Addison, TX area Experience with airborne sensor platforms, remote sensing systems, or similar mission‑specific electronic payloads Familiarity with spectroscopic, radiometric, or photometric sensor hardware Experience interfacing with GPS/INS navigation systems and synchronization hardware Knowledge of MIL‑SPEC connector standards and avionics wiring practices Familiarity with RF communication systems, data links, or satellite communication hardware Experience with data acquisition software environments (LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python‑based tools) for sensor configuration or health monitoring Prior experience supporting federal government or Department of Defense programs IPC‑A‑610 or J‑STD‑001 certification a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr