RAF Technician V (Casual)

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Hourly Rate Range: $39.07 - $48.84

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.*

Application Deadline:

• This position will be posted until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Required application materials: (preferably in PDF Format)

• Resume

• Cover Letter - Please address how your skills and experience meet the needs of this position (for more information, please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job posting).

Work Location: 10802 Airport Court, Broomfield, CO 80021
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Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

Electrical and Electronic Drawing Duties:

• Create interconnect drawings for aircraft equipment installations using TurboCAD.

• Develop electrical schematics for RAF instruments based on specifications provided by RAF engineers.

• Collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to collect necessary information for technical drawings.

• Coordinate with technicians to implement corrections during project uploads.

• Update and maintain electrical and aircraft infrastructure schematics, ensuring revision history is accurately tracked.

• Work with RAF Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) to obtain certification approvals for drawings.

• Create, update, and manage standardized drawing templates.

• Ensure all drawings accurately reflect the actual aircraft payload configuration.

• Possess advanced knowledge of software tools and techniques related to aircraft data systems.

• Maintain familiarity with FAA standards for the installation of power wiring, signal wiring, and mechanical assemblies on RAF aircraft.

Instrument Files and Database Duties:

• Maintain and organize instrument files and tracking spreadsheets to ensure accurate documentation.

• Manage an Access database to track instrument locations, repair history, and operational status.

• Complete required forms and documentation to support project upload procedures.

• Ensure compliance with established documentation and procedural standards.

• Effectively delegate tasks to junior technicians for the maintenance and calibration of research equipment and data systems.

• Collaborate with project management to support data quality assurance efforts.

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education and Experience:

• Graduation certificate from a technical institute in an electrical, mechanical, or other relevant area.

• Twelve years of progressively more responsible technical experience

• -or- an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of the FAA CFR 14 airworthiness standards and FAA Advisory Circular 43.13-B.

• Expert knowledge of aircraft systems, including signal and power distribution.

• Highly proficient in creating electrical/electronic drawings using TurboCAD or similar CAD software.

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.

• Capable of navigating and operating within a Linux environment.

• Strong technical and logistical problem-solving skills with sound decision-making abilities.

• Highly proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics.

• Expert understanding of electronic components and their functions.

• Effective team player, able to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-motivated, with the ability to initiate and complete tasks under variable deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver high-quality work.

Desired (but not required)
Proficient in PCB layout design using Altium or comparable electronic design software.

Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.

At NSF NCAR| UCAR | UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun's core.

Flexible Work

At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid (three days per week) and/or flexible work hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.

Export Control

All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.

Visa Wait Times

Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.

Work Location

UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

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