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SMX · 1 day ago

Engineering Technician Journeyman (4964)

Patuxent River, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$29.56/hr - $44.37/hr

5+ years exp

SMX is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Technician to provide direct technical support to the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program. The role involves working in a 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

Apply engineering techniques, principles and precedents to develop, design, modify, install, test, evaluate, and operate a variety of systems (electrical, electronic, mechanical, avionics, etc.) for military weapon systems and/or associated support equipment or components

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

DoD aircraft systemsEngineering documentationTroubleshooting skillsElectrical systemsAvionicsConfiguration managementAnalytical skillsLift 50 lbsProblem-solving skills

Required

Clearance Required: Secret with an ability to obtain TS/SCI

High School diploma or GED

At least five (5) years of experience in performing functions in an engineering field

At least three (3) years of engineering experience shall have consisted of performing engineering functions in DoD aircraft, DoD weapons systems, DoD mission systems or DoD support systems

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

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

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to adapt and utilize available resources (standard procedures, applicable precedents, instructions and advice from supervisor/engineers) to determine best course of action

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

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