Engineering Technician III (CONTINGENT)

Duties and Responsibilities

This position supports USSOCOM programs including the Satellite Deployable Node (SDN) Family of Systems (FoS) and Naval Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) Expeditionary Deployable Node (EDN). Supported components include U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Naval Special Warfare Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, Joint Special Operations Command, and other Joint Warfighting Commands.

The candidate will provide tactical Satellite Communications (SATCOM) support services to Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, ensuring mission-critical support for the Special Operations Communications Systems (SOCS) Integrated Product Team (IPT). This role supports Deployable Tactical SATCOM Systems and C5ISR Systems (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) for USSOCOM and other Expeditionary Warfighting Commands.

The Candidate Will:

• Perform SOCS Managed Tactical Deployable Communications FoS support inside and outside of the Contiguous United States (CONUS and OCONUS) as embedded support.
• Have notable experience performing one or a combination of the following duties:
  • Design, develop, and construct major units, devices, or equipment.
  • Conduct tests or experiments; analyze results; redesign or modify equipment to improve performance; and report results.
  • From general guidelines and specifications (e.g., size or weight requirements), develop designs for equipment without critical performance requirements that are difficult to satisfy, such as:
    • Engine parts
    • Research instruments
    • Special-purpose circuitry
  • Analyze technical data to determine applicability to design problems.
  • Select from several possible design layouts; calculate design data; and prepare:
    • Layouts
    • Detailed specifications
    • Parts lists
    • Estimates
    • Procedures
  • Check and analyze drawings or equipment to determine adequacy of design.
  • Plan or assist in planning tests to evaluate equipment performance.
  • Determine test requirements, equipment modifications, and test procedures.
  • Conduct tests using all types of instruments.
  • Analyze and evaluate test results and prepare reports on findings and recommendations.
  • Be capable of performing non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for:
    • Planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project.
    • Selecting and adapting plans, techniques, designs, or layouts.
    • Contacting personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate work.
    • Reviewing, analyzing, and integrating the technical work of others.
  • May train and assist lower-level technicians.
  • Ensure completed work is reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

Education:

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology, math, or science; OR
• Formal electronics training from:
  • Technical School
  • Class A or B military school in electronics or communications
  • Four-year electronics apprentice program
  • High School diploma or GED

Experience:

• Four (4) years with degree/formal training OR six (6) years with HS/GED of practical experience to include:
  • Design, development, and construction of major units, devices, or equipment
  • Conducting tests or experiments; analyzing results; redesigning or modifying equipment to improve performance
  • Developing designs from general guidelines and specifications
  • Preparing layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, and procedures
  • Planning and conducting tests to evaluate equipment performance
  • Performing non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting projects
  • Reviewing, analyzing, and integrating technical work of others

Security Clearance:

• Minimum Top Secret clearance, SCI eligible

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran