Engineering Technician VI

SOUTHEASTERN COMP CONSULTANTS INC•Dahlgren, VA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

SCCI is seeking an Engineering Technician VI to support a Gun Weapons System (GWS) laboratory environment to join our team! In this position you will work in a fast pace, team environment that requires critical thinking, troubleshooting and repairing complex gun weapon systems in a timely manner. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to learn new technical concepts quickly. This position is located in Dahlgren, VA.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an Active Secret Security Clearance
High school diploma
Fifteen (15) years of experience in applying engineering services to engagement system components and assemblies
This experience includes developing and testing solutions to solve technical problems in research and development, manufacturing, inspection, and maintenance, and assisting engineers in inspecting products, conducting tests, and collecting data
Ability to be proactive and self-driven to deliver high quality results in a fast pace environment
Hardware/Electronics Technician Certification or Equivalent Experience or Training
Experience with assembling military style connectors and copper cabling
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
Self-motivated to drive projects to completion with minimal supervision when required
Ability to plan and coordinate individual assignments to meet project goals
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

Experience in a test and evaluation environment, preferably with a focus on defense or Naval systems
Knowledge of systems engineering principles and the system development lifecycle
Experience with test automation, scripting languages (e.g., Python), and data analysis tools
Familiarity with military standards or NAVSEA standards or other regulatory requirements is highly desirable
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Experience with electrical wiring and troubleshooting up to 440V
Experience building and wiring combat systems from the ground up that includes military fiber, copper cabling and RS232
Experience building prototype mechanical devices to support lab efficiency
Knowledge of how electromechanical devices operate and the ability to troubleshoot
Knowledge of complex lab infrastructure that includes cooling, wiring, conduit and overall efficiency

Responsibilities

Provides laboratory maintenance by creating and maintaining a shipboard functional
Develops and executes test plans, procedures, and cases for weapon systems and subsystems in a laboratory environment
Conducts system-level testing to validate and verify performance against design requirements and specifications
Analyzes test data to identify, document, and report on system anomalies, failures, and deficiencies
Prepares comprehensive test reports and provides recommendations for corrective actions
Work in a fast pace, team environment that requires critical thinking, troubleshooting and repairing complex gun weapon systems in a timely manner
Configures and maintains the system integration lab (SIL) and test-bed environments, including hardware, software, and networking components
Performs integration and testing of weapon system software and hardware components
Troubleshoots and debugs complex issues to isolate the root cause of failures
Collaborates with design engineers, software developers, and program managers to resolve technical issues and ensure system integrity
Supports the planning and execution of developmental and operational test events
Ensures all testing activities are conducted safely and in accordance with established protocols and regulations