Technician
About the job
- At least 3 years of experience in a related discipline.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical or electrical problems.
- Knowledge of electrical and electronic principles.
- Ability to perform operations and execute test procedures for engineering, scientific, or real-time data acquisition.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
- Knowledge of testing and inspection principles and procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States without requiring current or future visa sponsorship.
- Support testing by operating equipment efficiently and ensuring accurate results and records, and assist in resolving technical problems.
- Set up and install equipment and instrumentation, route cables, solder, and perform checkout before, during, and after tests.
- Support maintenance, installation, and repair of the test lab and equipment to maximize operational availability.
- Document test procedures and installations, and provide guidance with data calculation.
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