Aerospace Ground Engineer (AGE)
About the role
MTSI is seeking an Aerospace Ground Engineer with expertise in military and commercial power generation, distribution, and control systems, as well as HVAC systems. The ideal candidate will support Space Force assets worldwide, providing technical expertise both in garrison and during deployments.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, maintain, and repair electrical systems and distribution equipment including military and commercial power distribution systems.
- Design electrical systems for new equipment, ensuring proper integration and power quality within existing infrastructure.
- Install, maintain, and repair military, commercial, fixed, and deployable HVAC systems.
- Diagnose malfunctions and perform preventative maintenance of power generation, distribution, and electrical control systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair faulty HVAC equipment using diagnostic tools.
- Create, read, and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Communicate technical details and plans including interaction and presentation to team members at all levels.
- Understand and apply National Electrical Code and safety regulations.
- Multi-task and adjust priorities based on customer needs.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. overhead repeatedly.
Requirements
- Associates of Science in a STEM field.
- 4+ years experience as an Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Technician.
- Experience with high, medium, and low voltage testing.
- EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification.
Skills
- Diagnose malfunctions and perform preventative maintenance of power generation, distribution, and electrical control systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair faulty HVAC equipment using diagnostic tools.
- Proficiency with electrical test equipment (multimeters, megohmmeters).
- Knowledge and understanding of UPS maintenance, integration, and troubleshooting.
- Creating, reading, and interpreting blueprints, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Ability to communicate technical details and plans including interaction and presentation to team members at all levels.
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code and safety regulations.
- Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities based on customer needs.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. overhead repeatedly.
Desired Skills
- 8+ years experience as an Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Technician.
- Experience with deployable antenna systems and associated equipment.
- Experience with manual and auto transfer switch theory, maintenance, and operations.
- Military mobility/military airlift and commercial logistics experience.
- Forklift operator certified; 6k, 10k, electric/gas powered, all-terrain.
- Active or ability to obtain commercial driver’s license to support delivery or movement of systems to and from vendors and/or test ranges and sites.
- Basic understanding of network fundamentals and IP based systems.
- Basic understanding of RF fundamentals and basic antenna components.
- Familiarity with assembly and disassembly of various shelter systems, including inflatable tents, modular structures, and containerized units.
Benefits
This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance. Overnight travel up to 20% of the time may be required, with trip durations ranging from overnight to multiple weeks. The position is onsite in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The pay range for this position in Colorado is $85,000/year to $120,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
Pay & Schedule
The base pay range for this position in Colorado is $85,000/year to $120,000/year. Trip durations may range from overnight to multiple weeks. This position is onsite in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.