Engineering Technician V

KAIROS Inc•Ladson, SC

1d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

KAIROS, Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician V for an onsite position in Ladson, South Carolina. This is an SCA position. The role provides advanced technical support for engineering, testing, modernization, sustainment, and system integration activities. The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical resource, conducting complex troubleshooting and testing, analyzing technical data, developing recommendations, and mentoring junior personnel. The position calls for substantial technical expertise, sound judgment, independent work, and minimal supervision. The position requires an associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Physical Science, or a related technical discipline and ten years of progressively responsible engineering technician experience, including preparing and modifying engineering documents and technical data. The posting lists alternatives involving formal electronics training or a four-year electronics apprentice program, each with ten years of experience, and a high school diploma or GED with the experience requirement stated as “seven (12) years.” Experience supporting complex engineering, testing, maintenance, modernization, or system integration is required. Technical leadership, mentoring, and independent execution of complex assignments are highly desirable. The position requires an active Secret security clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible to complete the full government background investigation. The estimated compensation is $30.00 to $35.00 per hour. The position is eligible for Health and Welfare benefits at a maximum rate of $4.93 per hour worked, up to 40 hours per week; the rate may vary based on selected benefits and contract wage determination.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Physical Science, or a related technical discipline, and ten years of progressively responsible engineering technician experience, including preparation and modification of engineering documents and technical data; listed alternatives are formal electronics training from a technical school or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications plus ten years of experience, a four-year electronics apprentice program plus ten years of experience, or a high school diploma or GED with the experience requirement stated in the posting as “seven (12) years.”
Experience supporting complex engineering, testing, maintenance, modernization, or system integration efforts.
Active Secret Security Clearance; must be a U.S. citizen and able to complete the full government background investigation.
Strong customer relations, analytical, and documentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience using technical drawing tools and/or MBSE tools.
Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment and independently.
Ability to multitask and meet competing deliverable deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and technical excellence.
Ability to lead technical efforts and coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders.
Advanced troubleshooting, diagnostic, and root cause analysis skills.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical data packages.
Strong understanding of engineering test methods, system integration activities, and configuration management practices.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with customers, engineers, and program personnel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status updates and communicate issues.
Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

AAV maintenance experience within a Marine Corps AAV Battalion.
Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring personnel, and independently executing complex technical assignments.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation, review, and modification of complex engineering documents, technical data packages, drawings, specifications, procedures, and reports.
Serve as a senior technical resource for engineering analysis, testing, modernization, sustainment, and integration activities.
Perform advanced troubleshooting, fault isolation, and root cause analysis of systems, subsystems, components, and test equipment.
Plan, coordinate, and execute complex testing, including developing test setups, configuring equipment, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting results.
Evaluate engineering and test data to identify trends, deficiencies, performance issues, and recommended corrective actions.
Develop technical recommendations for engineering change proposals, equipment modifications, system upgrades, and process improvements.
Coordinate technical activities with engineers, customers, logisticians, production personnel, and other stakeholders.
Develop and maintain engineering documentation in accordance with applicable standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
Review technical work products for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements.
Research, collect, and analyze technical information from engineering documents, maintenance records, field reports, test results, and historical sources.
Develop and implement improvements to maintenance procedures, test processes, technical documentation, and work instructions.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior technicians and less experienced personnel.
Adapt established engineering methods and procedures to meet mission requirements, exercising substantial judgment, initiative, and technical expertise.
Act as a subject matter expert for assigned systems, equipment, processes, or technical disciplines.

Benefits

Medical coverage.
Employer-paid dental, vision, basic life/AD&D, and short-term/long-term insurance.
Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
401(k) plan with employer matching.
Annual discretionary bonuses.
Paid time off.
Eleven paid holidays.
Certification reimbursement program.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Rewards and recognition programs.
Community outreach events through the KAIROS Kares group.
Health and Welfare benefits at a maximum rate of $4.93 per hour worked, up to 40 hours per week, subject to selected benefits and contract wage determination.