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AMERICAN SYSTEMS · 8 hours ago

Electronics Technician 3

Fredericksburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $153K/yr

5+ years exp

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through strategic solutions. They are seeking an Electronic Technician 3 to build, test, and modify video surveillance systems while collaborating with engineers and supporting technical data collection systems.

GovernmentInformation Technology

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, engineer and modify video surveillance concealment systems and equipment

Provide support with systems such as computer equipment, test equipment, and electronic control systems, applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, electronic, and electrical testing, and physics

Discuss layout and assembly procedures and problems with Electronics Engineers (EEs) and provides documentation to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units

Assemble complete prototype models according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronic systems and components

Recommend changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance

Setup standard test apparatus or devises test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life cycle tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production models. Analyzes and interprets test data

Adjust, calibrate, align, and modify circuitry and components, and records effects on unit performance

Writes technical reports and develops charts, graphs, and schematics to describe and illustrate systems' operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications, and functional limitations for consideration by engineers in broader determinations affecting system design and laboratory procedures

Support a Department of Justice, FBI program, who designs, builds, and implements highly technical data collection systems

Support a technology lab who dynamically implements technology to meet their outside customers uniquely defined evidence collection needs

Qualification

Electronic DesignElectronic TestingSolderingDigital Microwave TechnologiesEffective Communication

Required

Active Top-Secret Clearance with the willingness to take an agency CI polygraph when requested

High School Diploma (HS) and 13+ years, associate's degree (AS) and 10+ years, bachelors' Degree (BS) and 6+ years or masters' Degree (MS) and 5+ years of relevant experience

Experience in building and maintaining physical concealments with electronic components

Able to design, assemble (electronic / mechanical) and test electronic firmware and hardware

Experience in digital microwave, cellular, and internet protocol data egress technologies and techniques

Provides support with systems such as computer and servers, test equipment, and electronic control systems, applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, electronic, and electrical testing

Experience in soldering and electronic testing with appropriate equipment

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate one-on-one or in large groups

Must be able to travel some and perform system installations on poles, towers, and or buildings

Requires the ability to lift and carry a 30 pounds load