Instrumentation Technician
About the job
- An Associate of Applied Science degree or bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 1-3 years of experience in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Troubleshoot mechanical or electrical problems.
- Apply electrical and electronic principles.
- Perform operations and execute moderately complex test procedures for engineering, scientific, or real-time data acquisition.
- Read and understand engineering plans and specifications.
- Read drawings and troubleshoot.
- Use Microsoft Office.
- Be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United States without requiring current or future visa sponsorship.
- Perform equipment setup and installation, instrumentation, cable routing, soldering, and checkout before, during, and after tests.
- Support the maintenance, installation, and repair of test equipment to maximize operational availability.
- Document test procedures and installations, and provide guidance with data calculation when applicable.
- Understand original equipment manufacturer test requests for upcoming test instrumentation, assemble the required instrumentation, and make placards for the test article.
About the company
Calspan acts as a research and testing partner for aerospace and automotive innovators, helping turn bold concepts into viable commercial products. It conducts aerodynamic and flight testing, including hypersonics, and provides R&D, T&E engineering, and manufacturing solutions, all supported by a network of U.S. facilities and test centers. The company differentiates itself by offering end-to-end testing and development capabilities across multiple locations—airborne testing, wind tunnel and aerodynamic modeling, pilot training, and engineering services—covering both ground and air applications. Its goal is to accelerate the world’s greatest innovations by validating designs, reducing development time, and enabling safe, reliable product deployment in land, air, and space domains.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$1.5M
Headquarters
Buffalo, New York
Founded
1943
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Calspan won a five-year USNTPS Learjet contract on February 20, 2026.
- Taiwan's TNCAP certification opens recurring validation demand from global automakers in 2026.
- Autonomy Flight Test Center expanded in 2026 as CCA and AI testing budgets surged.
What critics are saying
- TransDigm sold Calspan Aero Systems Engineering to Cerberus in May 2024, shrinking defense scope.
- Calspan still depends on contract wins like USNTPS, risking lumpy revenue after 2027.
- North Wind now competes on hypersonic testing, eroding Calspan's historical technical moat.
What makes Calspan unique
- Calspan runs ISO/IEC 17025 automotive labs and autonomous flight-test platforms in Buffalo.
- Its ExPERT Learjet platform supports AI, autonomy, MUM-T, and surrogate aircraft testing.
- Only North American lab certified for full-scope TNCAP testing in January 2026.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Jury Duty
- Military Leave