*Engineering Technician III*
$64,438–$64,438 year
On-siteDahlgren, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Support data acquisition and analysis for weapons systems and munitions testing by constructing components, troubleshooting malfunctions, and adapting standard procedures. Operate test equipment to record findings, extract engineering data from field notes, and compile reports identifying errors. Assist in design modifications by analyzing operational failures and preparing visual presentations for higher-graded technicians. Perform basic field observations, handle material samples, and conduct calculations on test firing data to determine impact statistics. Requires DoD Secret clearance, five years of experience in non-standardized engineering assignments, and technical assembly skills.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some vocational or technical training
- Five (5) years of experience performing assignments that may not be completely standardized or prescribed, selecting or adapting standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receiving initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, and performing recurring work independently
- Technical assembly and troubleshooting skills for complex equipment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and diagrams with accuracy and attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities, applied particularly to resolve challenges in T&E processes and equipment, providing innovative, reliable solutions
- Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively and train lower-level technicians, ensuring technical standards are upheld throughout the teams
- Ability to work collaboratively with other engineers, providing insights and support to achieve optimized testing outcomes, and encouraging cooperative efforts in line with best practices
- Technical acumen in instrumentation and methodologies related to T&E and possesses strong skills in using untried and untested measurement techniques
- DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening
- Acceptable reference and background check results
Desired Qualifications
- Military experience
- Prior experience working in a specific engineering discipline related to T&E
- Involvement in testing and troubleshooting military-grade systems
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