Senior Engineering Technician

Florham Park, NJ
Competitive Pay – Based on Experience
Advanced Defense Technologies | Engineering Lab Environment

About the Role

Join a highly advanced engineering environment supporting the development of cutting-edge defense technologies. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineering technician who enjoys hands-on technical work, troubleshooting complex systems, and mentoring junior technicians in a collaborative laboratory and prototype development setting.

In this role, you’ll support engineering teams involved in the design, fabrication, testing, integration, and troubleshooting of sophisticated electro-mechanical systems and specialized equipment used in advanced defense applications.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities including:
  • Design support
  • Testing and checkout
  • Fabrication and assembly
  • System modification and integration
• Troubleshoot complex systems down to the component level
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams, and layouts
• Build, calibrate, adjust, install, and maintain equipment and systems
• Support prototype electro-mechanical systems and specialized test equipment
• Assist with experimental circuitry and laser/light transmission devices
• Work from written/verbal instructions, schematics, and defined engineering plans
• Mentor and support junior technicians within the engineering organization
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams across multiple disciplines

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and schematics
• Experience supporting prototype or experimental hardware systems
• Strong understanding of technical standards, specifications, and engineering practices
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Skills

• Electro-mechanical systems experience
• Laboratory and test equipment experience
• Prototype fabrication and integration support
• Component-level troubleshooting experience
• Experience working within engineering development environments

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to work within secure or classified engineering environments
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams

Why Join CPI

• Opportunity to support advanced and highly specialized defense technologies
• Hands-on work with cutting-edge engineering systems and prototype hardware
• Collaborative environment alongside highly skilled engineers and technicians
• Career growth opportunities supporting mission-critical national defense programs
• Exposure to advanced technologies including AI, RF systems, undersea technologies, and emerging defense innovations
• Stable long-term engineering programs with strong professional development opportunities
• Excellent opportunity for technicians looking to grow into senior-level engineering support and leadership roles