Engineering Technician IV

Amentum•Oxford, AL

4d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

This technician performs non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting a project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project. They select and adapt plans, techniques, designs, or layouts, contact personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate work, and review, analyze, and integrate the technical work of others. The supervisor or professional engineer outlines objectives, requirements, and design approaches, and completed work is reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements. This role may be assisted by lower-level technicians and performs one or a combination of the following: designs, develops, and constructs components, subunits, or simple models; conducts tests or experiments; adapts standard equipment to improve performance; and may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions. They may also follow specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment, conduct various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, and select, prepare, and operate standard test equipment and record test data. Additionally, they extract and compile engineering data from various sources, process data, identify errors or inconsistencies, and select methods of data presentation. They also assist in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials, and develop information concerning previous operational failures and modifications, using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information. All other position-related duties as assigned or requested are also part of the role.

Requirements

Vocational/technical training beyond high school and at least 5 years of job-related experience or equivalent.
Excellent communications and analytical skills.
Working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.
Verifiable experience in designing, developing, and constructing components and subunits.
A valid and current state driver's license.
Understanding and ability to use Technical Manuals.
Ability to complete paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Ability to manipulate and use hand tools and hydraulic equipment.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check (NAC) within 60 days of hire if required.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and constructs components, subunits, or simple models.
Conducts tests or experiments.
Adapts standard equipment to improve performance.
Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions.
Follows specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
Conducts various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement.
Selects, prepares, and operates standard test equipment and records test data.
Extracts and compiles a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc.
Processes data, identifies errors or inconsistencies, and selects methods of data presentation.
Assists in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials.
Develops information concerning previous operational failures and modifications.
Uses judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information.
Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.