Aerodynamic Balance Technician

Job description

Description CUBRC’s Ahmic Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled Aerodynamic Balance Technician to support the assembly and calibration of multi-component force measurement systems. This role focuses on strain gage installation, fine lead wire routing, solder junction preparation, bridge wiring, and precision balance assembly. The hardware you build will support hypersonic vehicles, space re-entry systems, and advanced aerospace research programs conducted in some of the nation’s most sophisticated wind tunnels and flight environments. Ahmic Aerospace is a small, focused engineering team based in Dayton, Ohio. We design and build advanced aerodynamic instrumentation for extreme aerospace environments. Join us to tackle cutting-edge challenges in hypersonics, thermal protection, and instrumentation, where your contributions make an immediate difference. Responsibilities: - Prepare balance components and surfaces for strain gage bonding - Install foil and semiconductor strain gages per specified temperature, pressure, and curing requirements - Route, trim, and solder fine-gauge lead wires (30–42 AWG) to solder junctions and terminal points - Follow wiring diagrams and perform detailed...