Sr. Systems Technician

Senior Systems Technician

Orlando FL or Melbourne FL (Onsite)

Position Summary

Thales is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support Lab Facilities Management (LFM) and engineering teams through hands-on laboratory build integration and troubleshooting activities. This role contributes to the timely and accurate preparation of laboratory environments that support system development integration and testing.

In this position you will apply engineering drawings build instructions wiring diagrams and technical documentation to execute laboratory builds assemble test cables and fixtures perform system setup and support structured troubleshooting. Findings are documented and issues are resolved in collaboration with technicians engineers and supervisors.

The Senior Systems Engineer communicates task status risks and timelines clearly exercises sound judgment in escalating issues when needed and adheres to established processes safety requirements and quality standards. The role contributes to a reliable organized and well-maintained laboratory environment while operating with growing independence strong attention to detail and a commitment to expanding technical depth and practical experience.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Support Lab Facilities Management (LFM) activities by performing assigned laboratory support and technician duties under supervisor direction executing daily work in accordance with established priorities procedures and safety requirements.
• Set up configure and maintain test laboratories including physical lab configuration cable definition and builds and ongoing laboratory upkeep to support system development and testing activities.
• Interpret and apply electrical schematics wiring diagrams and technical drawings to support laboratory builds verification and troubleshooting efforts.
• Utilize hardware tools test equipment and operating systems by appropriately using basic hardware tools and test equipment and applying working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems to support laboratory configuration operation and maintenance.
• Manage and maintain laboratory assets and equipment records including logging new assets tracking inventory coordinating calibration activities and ensuring proper tracking documentation and repair coordination for customer-owned and consigned equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting and provide technical input including basic troubleshooting of laboratory networks and hardware systems coordinating repairs or escalation when required contributing technical input during lab design reviews and communicating status issues and timelines effectively within the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hands-on technical experience with a minimum of 3 years supporting the build integration or maintenance of complex technical systems in laboratory manufacturing or field environments including systems composed of multiple Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and networked components.
• Ability to read and apply technical documentation including wiring diagrams electrical schematics and technical drawings to support system build integration and troubleshooting activities.
• Foundational networking knowledge including basic understanding of network connectivity cabling and troubleshooting principles.
• Computer systems proficiency including basic proficiency with computer systems and software applications and working familiarity with Windows and Linux operating environments.
• Strong communication skills including written verbal and interpersonal communication with the ability to communicate effectively within a technical team environment.
• Independent and collaborative work capability demonstrated by the ability to work independently on assigned tasks manage multiple priorities follow established procedures and collaborate effectively as a team member in a positive and professional work environment.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

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Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Operations: Shifts (1st shift 7am 5pm).
• Physical Environment: General office & warehouse Lab environment.
• Physical Demands: Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to twenty (25) pounds frequently; Includes walking standing lifting and use of manual/powered equipment.
• Travel: This position may require domestic and international travel up to 20%.
• Regulatory Compliance Requirements: Pre-employment drug screening.

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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target is between

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including but not limited to the employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants status protected by local state or federal law.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:

Elective Health Dental Vision FSA/HSA Voluntary Life and AD&D Whole Group Life w/LTC Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Plan Identity Theft and Pet Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match and with no vesting period

Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Company provided Life Insurance AD&D Disability Employee Assistance Plan and Well-being Program