Engineering Technician - Cleared Contractor - C
About The Position
The Engineering Technician supports the testing of next-generation space hardware in a secure environment. The role conducts manual and automated testing at various hardware levels to verify that mission-critical systems meet required standards. The position is based in Palm Bay, Florida, and works a weekend night schedule of three 12-hour shifts, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, with flexibility during surge periods. The technician transports and sets up test equipment, fixtures, and cables; follows engineering direction and written procedures to perform test setups; maintains current and calibrated equipment and licensed software; assembles equipment and fixtures; and performs and documents tests using LabVIEW and TestStand GUIs. The role also records results, reports failures and anomalies, troubleshoots failed assemblies with engineering support, and operates advanced RF, optical, and digital test equipment. The position requires an active Secret security clearance. A TS/SCI clearance is preferred. The employer describes opportunities for overtime and career advancement, a supportive team culture, and ongoing technical training.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or an associate’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Strong computer proficiency.
- Strict adherence to procedural documentation.
- Demonstrated experience handling sensitive hardware.
Nice To Haves
- TS/SCI security clearance.
- Experience with vibration, thermal, and thermal vacuum qualification testing.
- Proficiency in handling fragile hardware and high-density connectors.
- Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation abilities.
Responsibilities
- Transport and set up test equipment, fixtures, and cables in designated testing areas.
- Prepare test setups according to engineering direction and written procedures.
- Ensure test equipment and licensed software are current and calibrated.
- Assemble custom or commercial-off-the-shelf equipment and fixtures as needed.
- Perform and document manual and automated testing using LabVIEW and TestStand GUIs.
- Accurately record test results, document failures, and promptly report anomalies to stakeholders.
- Troubleshoot failed assemblies with engineering support.
- Operate advanced RF, optical, and digital test equipment, including network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, OTDRs, logic analyzers, and DMMs.
Benefits
- Stable weekend night shift with flexible scheduling during surge periods.
- Work with industry-leading technologies in a secure, growth-oriented environment.
- Opportunities for overtime and career advancement.
- Supportive team culture and ongoing technical training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
