Engineering Technician

Location: NAS Patuxent River MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret

Telework Eligible No work will be performed on-site.

What Youll Do:

Join a team supporting one of the Navys most critical airborne communications platforms. As the Engineering Technician you will provide hands-on technical support to the E-6B aircraft program within the E-6B System Integration Laboratory (SIL) at NAS Patuxent River. Working alongside engineers system administrators and fleet stakeholders you will help integrate test troubleshoot and sustain complex communications and network systems that enable strategic command and control capabilities for the warfighter.

This role is ideal for a technically curious professional who enjoys solving complex problems in a laboratory environment and wants to contribute directly to the development and sustainment of mission-critical defense systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather maintain and organize engineering records and technical data including test results drawings and configuration documentation.
• Perform engineering computations analyze data and prepare charts graphs and reports to support engineering activities.
• Assist with the development review and modification of engineering designs by extracting and analyzing technical data and preparing schematics specifications electrical drawings and parts lists.
• Troubleshoot complex radio networking and communications systems using Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) engineering drawings and other technical documentation.
• Provide technical input for the development and maintenance of training materials and IETM updates.
• Conduct laboratory tests and experiments including selecting and adapting test procedures operating specialized test equipment collecting and analyzing data and preparing technical reports.
• Identify and correct hardware and software deficiencies and implement technical controls within networked environments.
• Develop and deliver user training materials covering new technologies policies procedures and security initiatives.
• Collaborate with Change Problem and Release Management teams to assess and address security impacts of system modifications.
• Perform troubleshooting modification fabrication and repair of test cables and harnesses using aerospace industry-standard tools and techniques.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

What Youll Bring:

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Information Technology Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with both Linux and Microsoft operating systems.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in network administration systems administration engineering support or a related technical field.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings technical documentation and system schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment management and operations.
• Knowledge of military communications systems including HF SATCOM V/UHF and VLF communications.
• Familiarity with Extremely High Frequency (EHF) communications systems.
• DoD Approved Baseline Certification meeting IAT Level II requirements in accordance with DoD 8570.01 (e.g. Security CE).
• Experience supporting Department of Defense laboratories test environments or military communications systems.

Equally Important:

• Ability to build positive collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $95000 - $115000 commensurate with an individuals experience qualifications and skill set. The low end of this range is accounting for candidates that meet all of the minimum requirements. ASEC is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering information technology training and logistics. Above all we are committed to doing whats right for the Warfighterplain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.

Why work at ASEC

• 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
• Comprehensive benefits package including 11 paid holidays medical/dental/vision coverage HSA/FSA options disability insurance and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

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ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about discussing or disclosing compensation.