NAVAIR Engineering Technician

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

California, Maryland

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Aviation Industry, Communications Security (COMSEC), Configuration Management, Electrical Wiring, Electronics, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Fiber Optic Cable, Government Contracts, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Systems, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Operations Processes, Oscilloscope, Physical Security, Preventative Maintenance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Secret Clearance, Spectrum Analyzers, System Operations, Technical Support, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Vehicle Fleets
LOCATION
California, Maryland
POSTED
1 day ago
Overview:

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

 

As our next Engineering Tech supporting NAVAIR, you'll collaborate with talented professionals to create innovative, mission-critical solutions that empower naval aviation and defense operations. Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge systems, enhance national security, and drive technological advancement for our nation.

Responsibilities:
  • Work experience in fabricating, using, troubleshooting and maintaining equipment in a naval platform integration laboratory environment
  • Significant electronics experience with troubleshooting, replacement, and repair of discrete and integrated components
  • Ability to use standard equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes
  • Ability to operate mission systems and support equipment
  • Maintain configuration management of lab assets
  • General knowledge of test and evaluation techniques
  • Able to perform maintenance (both preventative and corrective) of lab systems
  • Ability to understand and quickly utilize aircraft wiring diagrams
  • Knowledge of proper aircraft wiring rules and techniques as taught in Navy A/B/C-schools, or equivalent, and / or IPC certification
  • Ability to quickly find and follow procedures for operation of all mission and support equipment; especially NATOPs manuals
  • Available to travel (no more than 10%) to participate in remote support activities at geographically distant lab facilities or provide Fleet support where assets may be located
  • Assist with lab security requirements (physical security and COMSEC)
  • Able to lift and move heavy equipment and work in confined spaces
  • Able to use basic office productivity software
Qualifications:
  • Must have active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret. Must be a U.S. Citizen. 
  • High School diploma and 5+ years of related work experience.
  • DoD airframe experience highly desired.
  • Wire bundle/Connector/Fiber Optic/Troubleshooting cable experience highly desired.
Pay Transparency Statement: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $79,500.00/Yr. - USD $132,800.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement: EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

About the Company

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AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States, with approximately 1,400 employees nationwide. Based in the Washington, DC, suburb of Chantilly, VA, the company provides systems engineering, technical and managed services to government and private sector customers. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was named “Contractor of the Year” at the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in October, 2007.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Internet Services
FOUNDED
1975