Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Driver's License, Electronic Engineering, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Integration Testing, Laboratory, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing, Mechanical Assembly, Military/DoD Standards, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Reporting Skills, Safety Process, Schematics, Secret Clearance, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Test Data, Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance is required to start
Travel Requirements: None
Location: Norfolk, VA (Little Creek)
SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a Technician, Lead to provide full-time support at the NIWC PNT Lab, supporting system integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Perform system setup, integration, and testing.
- Support lab maintenance (test equipment, cabling, and cleanliness).
- Assist with overall lab operations and upkeep.
- Collaborate with Electronics Engineers to discuss layout, assembly procedures, and resolve technical issues.
- Perform mechanical assembly and integration of equipment.
- Execute standard and custom military and commercial connectorization.
- Recommend changes to circuitry or installation specifications to improve assembly and maintenance efficiency.
- Set up standard test apparatus or develop test equipment and circuitry for functional, operational, environmental, and live testing.
- Analyze and interpret test data.
- Adjust, calibrate, align, and modify circuitry and components; document performance results.
- Continuously improve lab efficiency, quality, cleanliness, and capability.
- Follow all safety guidelines and protocols.
Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Five (5)+ years of progressive experience supporting production, integration, installation, repair, troubleshooting, or maintenance of electronic systems or equipment.
- Hands-on experience in laboratory testing, manufacturing, or maintenance environments.
- One (1)+ year of experience providing technical guidance to junior technicians.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical manuals, operating instructions, and safety procedures.
- Ability to write routine reports, operating instructions, and correspondence.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.
Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.
WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see
https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.
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Through the company's three core operations – Maritime Technologies, Healthcare Technologies, and Government Agency Technologies – WR Systems has, since 1983, supported some of the world's most well known and demanding customers by providing mission-critical technical solutions.
Off-shore energy companies and children's hospitals. Cruise lines and departments of state. The world's largest shipyards and 17 navies. Just a sampling of the repeat customers who choose WR Systems for the company's renowned customer support, deep technical expertise, and dedication to developing, deploying, and maintaining systems cost effectively, anywhere in the world.