Engineering Technician, 5

AMERICAN SYSTEMS•Groton, CT

2d•$110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform research and engineering laboratory functions involving the testing, analysis, and evaluation of SONAR systems, sensors, interfaces, and processes. The technician provides technical support to engineers and US Navy personnel, analyzes technical data, prepares engineering documentation, and assembles and tests electrical and electronic systems and prototypes. The role may require short-term support for at-sea operations.

Requirements

High school diploma.
15 or more years of related technician work experience.
Expertise with US Navy submarine SONAR and recording systems.
Experience with an Acoustic Intelligence or Submarine Surveillance Equipment Program.
Ability to support short-term at-sea operations.

Nice To Haves

Linux experience.

Responsibilities

Perform research and engineering laboratory functions involving testing, analysis, and evaluation of SONAR systems, sensors, interfaces, and processes.
Provide technical support to engineers and US Navy personnel on a variety of technical tasks.
Analyze technical data for applicability to design problems; select possible design layouts; calculate design data; and prepare layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, and procedures.
Gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data, including laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
Review technical documentation, reports, and drawings, including flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics.
Perform detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas and conduct preliminary data analyses where guidelines are provided.
Make quantitative judgments concerning technical data.
Use a personal computer to perform analyses and develop documentation and reports.
Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.
Support short-term at-sea operations as needed.