PA, Philadelphia - Engineering Technician III - Multiple Positions

QED Systems • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Q.E.D. Systems, Inc., a local marine engineering firm, has multiple immediate full-time openings for Engineering Technicians supporting shipboard testing for the DDG HM&E Mid-Life Upgrades Program in the Philadelphia and Norfolk areas. Candidates should have electrical technician experience and be able to troubleshoot control systems using system documentation and electrical schematics. The position involves travel up to 30–50% of the time. Candidates must currently possess or be able to obtain at least a Secret Government security clearance. Drug screening is required before hiring. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of experience as an electrical technician.
• Experience tracing signals and diagnosing or isolating causes of electrical failures.
• Experience with grounded and ungrounded systems.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to use a digital multimeter.
• Understanding of current, voltage, and resistance, and how to troubleshoot circuits containing them.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with a personal computer and Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new PC applications as needed.
• Reasonable problem-solving ability.
• Attention to detail and meticulous logging of testing, troubleshooting steps, and findings.
• Currently possess or be able to obtain at least a Secret Government security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 30–50% of the time.
• Pass drug screening before hiring.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced computer skills, including use of HyperTerminal, PuTTY, or an equivalent serial interface.
• Ability to use an oscilloscope and signal generator.
• U.S. Navy shipboard experience in an engineering department.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot control systems using system documentation and electrical schematics.
• Provide test support for all variants of fielded systems at LBES and shipboard.
• Support shipboard software and hardware installation for all variants of fielded systems at LBES and shipboard.
• Provide documented status updates regularly.
• Act as a liaison between the shipboard test team and technical leads in Philadelphia.
• Maintain a personal source of information between jobs and tasking.
• Assist with test procedure edits and implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED