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SMX · 19 hours ago

Senior Engineering Technician (4917)

Patuxent River, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$39.03/hr - $58.50/hr

10+ years exp

SMX is looking for a Senior Engineering Technician to provide direct technical support to the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program. This position involves working in a high-tempo, classified test and evaluation environment supporting the integration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of sophisticated airborne surveillance and reconnaissance systems.

AnalyticsCloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesCloud SecurityCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyIT ManagementSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a technician supporting MQ-4C Triton system testing, integration, and troubleshooting

Support flight test integration, payload integration, ground control station (GCS) systems, and aircraft subsystems

Perform functional checkouts, system-level diagnostics, and component-level troubleshooting on MQ-4C air vehicle and support systems

Assist in the installation and removal of systems, wiring, and test equipment on unmanned air vehicles and support platforms

Interpret and work from engineering drawings, test plans, and technical manuals (NAVAIR publications, TWOs, IETMs)

Collect, analyze, and report test data; provide input to test documentation and anomaly reports

Coordinate with test directors, system engineers, and security personnel in classified lab and hangar environments

Ensure compliance with configuration management, safety protocols, and security procedures

Qualification

MQ-4C Triton experienceAvionics test equipmentMilitary aircraft systemsBlueprint interpretationUAS experienceTechnical school completionNAVAIR familiarityCommunicationIndependent workTeam collaboration

Required

Clearance Required: Secret Must be able to obtain TS/SCI eligibility

High School diploma or GED

Minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience, with at least 2 years supporting airborne systems at a senior technician level

Experience working on unmanned aerial systems (UAS), preferably MQ-4C Triton or RQ-4 Global Hawk

Proficient in the use of avionics test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators, data acquisition tools)

Strong understanding of military aircraft systems including mission payloads, communications, navigation, and electrical systems

Must be capable of reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a secure, fast-paced environment

Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Preferred

Completion of a technical school, trade school, or advanced armed services technical school curriculum or course of training in one of the following: Electricity, electronics, avionics, mechanics, armaments/ordnance, engineering technology; OR Completion of at least 30 semester hours of course studies at an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical curriculum

Experience with install of computer room hardware

Prior experience with MQ-4C Triton systems integration and Test laboratory at Patuxent River or a similar test facility

Familiarity with NAVAIR processes, engineering change proposals (ECPs), and configuration management tools, Confluence and JIRA

Knowledge of flight test operations, ground station systems, and data telemetry

Experience handling COMSEC

Certifications such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, or relevant OEM system training preferred but not required