Job Description
: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a MUOS Lab & Deployment Technician to work from their Scottsdale, AZ facility. The MUOS Lab & Deployment Tech will act as a leader and mentor to new technicians in the support of engineering activities such as designing, testing, checking-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser / light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. This may entail performing the following :
- Interprets complex engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and understand the necessary interfaces
- Performs complex system level troubleshooting to component level
- Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and troubleshooting functions
- Lays out, builds, calibrates, adjusts, installs and maintains equipment, components, devices or systems
Duties & Tasks
Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systemsConstructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systemsInterprets complex engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and understand the necessary interfacesWill be required to support Deployment activities at customer sites (CONUS and International)Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functionsIdentifies and helps prototype new preventative maintenance tasksWill be expected to lead, direct, and organize Technician workWorks with associates in other departments and understands cross-functional relationshipsMay be required to support development of test specifications and proceduresCLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS : Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a SECRET clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to : job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life / short term disability / whole life / term life / accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.