Sr. Electrician

Calspan proudly operates the only independently owned and operated subsonic/transonic wind tunnel in the United States. Known for its agility, precision, and responsiveness, our facility plays a critical role in advancing aircraft development. We collaborate closely with our customers throughout every phase of testing, enabling real-time refinements that drive innovation forward.

We’re currently seeking a Senior Electrician to join our team and help ensure the reliability and peak performance of our wind tunnel operations. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work on complex electrical systems and assist with test model setups—all within a high-stakes, cutting-edge environment. This individual will install, maintain, and repair wind tunnel machinery and equipment. They will also Perform Sub-Station 115kv switching.

• →Layout, install, repair and maintain all types of electrical equipment such as generators, motors, transformers, high tension lines, switches, lighting circuits, starters, switchboards.
• →Use complicated charts, tables, and drawings, shop mathematics, handbook formulas, judgment and experience in the reading and interpolation of charts, gauges, meters and other precision instruments.
• →Perform a variety of construction and repair work.  Wire complicated circuits, rigging, and fabricate or modify equipment as required for wind tunnel testing.
• →Localize Wind Tunnel equipment failures and remedy minor trouble quickly to prevent lost time in the operation of tunnel.
• →Make model and calibration setups and assist in running calibrations.
• →Adjust and prepare Wind Tunnel equipment in readiness for operation. Operate consoles in control room as required.

• High school graduate or equivalent; preferably from a vocational/technical school
• 7+ years of related experience or;
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

• Clear understanding and operation of High Voltage switching of 115kv switchgear.
• Diversified knowledge of Sub-Station methods and safety practices, shop methods and operation and control of power or process equipment.
• Broad knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity and the operation of electrical equipment.
• Working knowledge of Ohms Law, handbook and wattage formulas, and National Electric Code requirements for wiring and installations
• Use of precision measuring instruments such as voltage testers, ohmmeter, watt meter.