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Instrumentation Engineering Technician

Aleron
United States, Connecticut, Stratford
6900 Main Street (Show on map)
May 28, 2026
Description Job Title: Instrumentation Engineering Technician Location: Stratford, CT Employment Type: Temp (12 Months) Industry: Aerospace and Defense Compensation: $20.00-$68.00/Hour Schedule: 4/10-1st Shift About the Opportunity: Support engineering flight and ground test operations through precision strain gage installations. Apply instrumentation techniques to aircraft and facility components across a variety of materials. Assist engineering teams with testing, data collection, and instrumentation setup activities. Why You'll Love Working Here: Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries. People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates. Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit? APPLY TODAY What You'll Do: Perform strain gage installations for engineering flight and ground testing programs. Configure and support Wheatstone bridge wiring for instrumentation systems. Apply strain gages to aircraft structures and facility components made from metals and composite materials. Prepare surfaces and components for accurate instrumentation installation and testing. Verify installation quality and ensure instrumentation meets engineering specifications. Collaborate with engineering and test teams to support operational testing requirements. Troubleshoot instrumentation setup and wiring issues during testing activities. Follow safety procedures, technical standards, and quality requirements throughout all assignments. Job Requirements What You'll Bring: High School Diploma or GED 5+ years of experience with measurement systems, instrumentation wiring, documentation, and Wheatstone Bridge wiring of strain gages to measure Torque, Axial Load, Bending and Shear strain What Sets You Apart: Have knowledge of strain gage Wheatstone bridge wiring methodology. Be able to apply gages to aircraft and facility components manufactured from a variety of metals and composites. Fluency and experience with Micro-Measurements techniques and procedures. Ability to accomplish needed surface preparation, strain gage measurement, layout, alignment, and bonding Additional Information: Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check. Need flexibility to support overtime, extended, and modified shift requirements. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws. After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply