Engineering Technician (EMC)-Junior

Amewas•Patuxent River, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Engineering Technician (EMC)-Junior to support Electromagnetic Environmental Effects. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required. The Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test (IBST) Department’s E3 facility is the center of excellence in aircraft E3 Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation. Our state-of-the-art laboratories specializes in a variety of capabilities, ranging from box level to complete system level testing. The E3 vision is to be dedicated to improving current and future DoD Test & Evaluation capabilities; in simulation of operational and threat environments, high-energy physics and directed energy weapons by empowering the workforce to approach solutions from outside of the box. With IBST at the helm, we're not just preparing for the future but shaping it.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent with technical school or military training in troubleshooting/testing electronic equipment may qualify
1 year of experience conducting electronics test and maintenance
Knowledge of electronic test equipment (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, receivers, antennas, amplifiers, multi-meters, etc.)
Experience reading and understanding schematics and technical manuals
The ability to create, read, and understand test plans
Experience working around aircraft and avionics
Knowledge of EMI/EMC principals
Proficiency in Windows OS and Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook/PowerPoint)
Current DoD Secret Clearance required upon onboarding
U.S. Citizenship is required for all clearances.
The ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position, as required by the contract.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives.
Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with RF (radio frequency) principles
Familiarity with software tools used in EMI/EMC testing
Knowledge of MIL-STD-461, IEEE-299, and/or RTCA/DO-160 test standards
Experience with EMI/EMC tests
Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts

Responsibilities

Serves as an Engineering Technician (EMC) in the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV, Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) group supporting the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) team
Verifies compliance of products and systems with electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards
Performs EMI/EMC testing on aerospace systems and components
Utilizes a range of test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, etc.)
Conducts pre-test inspections
Collaborates with engineers to identify and troubleshoot issues
Generates comprehensive test plans, procedures, and reports in adherence to industry standards (MIL-STD-461)
Works with customers to verify that the SUT is operational
Defines failure criteria
Verifies that the detection system test equipment is in calibration/operating correctly
Performs setup and calibration measurements per the applicable standard
Executes tests and points out deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors
Develops test documentation (plans, procedures, reports, etc.)