Engineering Technician I - IV (VX-20)

Systems Application & Technologies•Patuxent River, MD

23h•$38 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 34-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction. At the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Patuxent River, MD , SA-TECH supports the Aircraft Instrumentation Division (AID) of the Prototyping, Experimentation, and Instrumentation (PIE) Department and we are currently looking to hire an Instrumentation/Engineering Technician I - IV to perform fabrication, installation and operational support of instrumentation systems and wiring harnesses on various aircraft and test articles. Specific duties in support of our VX-20 team include (but are not limited to): Preflight, post flight E2D and P-8 platforms, as well as flight test pods and ground support equipment (test carts, DRODI vans) Wire various instrumentation packages Wire various platform; AID processes and procedures. Aid the instrumentation operations engineers by maintaining, installing, calibrating, testing and troubleshooting E2D and P-8 instrumentation systems. Support on-aircraft ground testing. Perform instrumentation pre-flights, post-flights and test flight support (including loading and removing data cartridges and delivering them to data processing). Some testing may be done at other test facilities and carriers, so some travel is required. Perform work in the Instrumentation Lab (troubleshooting, installing and checking out instrumentation systems). Conform to AVMI FOD and tool control policies and all facets of security (physical, Automated Information System (AIS), document control, Communications Security (COMSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and security education requirements) as well as instrumentation quality assurance inspections.

Requirements

High School diploma required with two years of relevant experience preferred.
Knowledge of instrumentation system and the willingness to work the various shifts and weekends.
Must already have or must be able to obtain (and subsequently maintain) IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification within 60 days of start (government-taught classes may be used if available).
Ability to learn about the E2D and P-8 instrumentation system and the support gear.
Know how to route and terminate wires in aircraft.
Exposure to FOD and tool control policies.
Understands the dangers of hazardous chemicals and knows how to use PPE for protection.
Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Secret Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

Responsibilities

Preflight, post flight E2D and P-8 platforms, as well as flight test pods and ground support equipment (test carts, DRODI vans)
Wire various instrumentation packages
Wire various platform; AID processes and procedures.
Aid the instrumentation operations engineers by maintaining, installing, calibrating, testing and troubleshooting E2D and P-8 instrumentation systems.
Support on-aircraft ground testing.
Perform instrumentation pre-flights, post-flights and test flight support (including loading and removing data cartridges and delivering them to data processing).
Perform work in the Instrumentation Lab (troubleshooting, installing and checking out instrumentation systems).
Conform to AVMI FOD and tool control policies and all facets of security (physical, Automated Information System (AIS), document control, Communications Security (COMSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and security education requirements) as well as instrumentation quality assurance inspections.