Electronics Technician 2 - Ashburn, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Ashburn, VA

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking an Electronics Technician 2 for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The team designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services—including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems—for federal, local, and commercial customers. The technician performs field operations, including on-site installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and systems. The role includes site surveys, hardware and software configuration, system testing, customer technical support, installation and termination of cabling and equipment, and documenting existing field conditions. The technician follows project safety plans, works to project schedules and quality objectives, and collaborates with project teams and customers. Travel of up to 25% is required. The position requires regular physical work, including lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds and working at heights up to 60 feet. M.C. Dean describes itself as a company of more than 9,000 employees, headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, with capabilities in electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. The posted pay range is USD $30.00–$44.00 per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of progressive experience in electronics installation and/or maintenance across multiple systems and customer programs.
Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record under company policy; the role may involve ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively.
Good vision, which may be corrected, ability to see colors, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong; apply general rules to specific problems; combine information to form conclusions; see details at close range; and listen to and understand spoken information.

Nice To Haves

Vendor certifications and installation experience with multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems, including CCURE, Lenel, Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, AIphone Intercom Systems, FFT, and DIVAR.
Windows operating systems certifications and experience.
Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program or an Electrical Apprenticeship program.
At least 3 years of the required experience focused on electronic security systems.
Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

Perform on-site installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and systems.
Conduct site surveys, configure hardware and software, test systems, and provide technical support to customers.
Follow project safety plans and M.C. Dean handbook and policies; participate in daily ORM meetings and support team compliance with safety requirements.
Analyze and interpret drawing packages to assess constructability and verify accuracy and completeness.
Verify project timesheet charges and complete installation and maintenance activities within planned durations.
Track, inspect, and inventory assigned tools and equipment, including end-of-day inventories.
Participate in PITCO plan creation and build out, and execute the plan, including testing to verify quality.
Install raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, panels, and mounting hardware; ensure proper grounding and adherence to NEC standards.
Terminate, test, and configure electronic devices, network and IT equipment, head-end equipment, cables, and related accessories to industry standards.
Communicate consistently with project teams and collaborate constructively with internal and external customers.
Plan and prioritize tasks effectively and meet project deadlines and quality objectives.
Survey and document existing field conditions and provide feedback and recommendations to the project team.