Engineering Aide - Hurlburt Field, FL
About The Position
We are looking for individuals with an aptitude in engineering and a desire to learn. We provide the resources, guidance, and mentorship to help train. You provide the technical support needed to solve complex challenges. We are seeking a talented and motivated Engineering Aide to join our dynamic AFSOC ACTS engineering team. As an Engineering Aide, you will work closely with our team of software, systems, and test engineers to provide essential support to the overall engineering process in development and sustainment of high fidelity fight simulators. The support will include collecting and analyzing data, coordinating quarterly software build activities, preparing reports and presentations, and organizing and maintaining engineering documents and records.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, and/or equivalent experience with less than 1 year of professional engineering experience
- Must be able to work full time, 40 hour/week schedule
- Basic understand of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) principles as well as the ability to interpret, generate, and present technical material
- Ability to tackle technical assignments often requiring learning or developing additional skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments, including Engineering, Configuration Management, and Cyber Security
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- US citizenship is needed for consideration
- Must have or obtain an Interim Secret level U.S. government security clearance before starting
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with engineering processes, project planning and product life cycle
- Strong written and verbal communication; ability to interpret meeting outcomes and produce status reports
- Excellent time‑management, multitasking, and attention‑to‑detail skills
- Taken high school level classes in engineering, advanced math and sciences, computer science, or other technical classes
- Desire to work in engineering and technology
- Growth mindset with willingness to learn, grow, and provide technical support to engineers
Responsibilities
- Collecting and analyzing data
- Coordinating quarterly software build activities
- Preparing reports and presentations
- Organizing and maintaining engineering documents and records
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- Education Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
