Electronics Technician 1 - Chantilly, VA

Overview --------

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us? -------------

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries. We are seeking an Electronics Technician 1 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit.

Job Summary ---------------

As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit, you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities -------------------

• Installing and maintaining electronic security systems
• Performing preventive maintenance requirements
• Performing inspections, evaluations, and inventory
• Leading teams on small moderately complex installation projects
• Conducting and documenting daily tool box talks
• Installing all head end equipment at both the local and global level per design packages
• Programming head end equipment for Access Control, Intrusion Detection and CCTV systems
• Troubleshooting and isolating both systems and/or hardware at both a local and global level
• Providing on-site software commissioning and testing
• Performing inspections, evaluations, and inventory

Qualifications ----------------

• Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ACTIVE TS/SCI clearance REQUIRED - MUST be willing and able to obtain a polygraph.
• Education/Experience:
• HS diploma or GED
• Military Electronics Training (minimum 720 classroom hours)
• Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program
• Graduation from an Electrical Apprenticeship program
• An additional three (3) years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities
• Required:
• Valid drivers license
• This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle
• Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy
• Progressive Experience:
• 2+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs
• Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives
• Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills is a plus
• Desired / Advantageous Qualifications:
• Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS, and CCTV systems
• Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, AIphone Intercom Systems Airphone, FFT, DIVAR, Windows operating systems & certifications and experience in installation of said systems

What We Offer -----------------

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better
• We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management

Physical Requirements -------------------------

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis
• Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials
• Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences