Engineering Technician

Role And Responsibilities

• Conduct obsolescence assessments for SSDS MK2 equipment as part of the SSDS COTS Working Groups (SCWG)
• Prepare and maintain meeting agendas, action item trackers, and minutes
• Develop engineering documentation including Ship Change Documents (SCDs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and Problem Reports (PRs)
• Participate in engineering reviews and assist in developing documentation required for COTS component procurement
• Provide technical support for sustainment engineering solutions
• Validate and certify hardware repair effectiveness
• Support material acquisition activities for COTS/DMSMS cases
• Recommend solutions for COTS and DMSMS issues contributing to long-term system sustainment

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ten (10) years of full-time, hands-on professional experience in installation, troubleshooting, repairing, and/or testing major systems or equipment
• Experience substitutions:
  • Bachelor’s degree: 6 years experience required
  • Associate’s degree: 8 years experience required
• Experience with FROST or other government databases
• Knowledge of DMSMS processes and obsolescence research
• Proficient in configuration management practices
• Strong understanding of SSDS hardware/software to identify DMSMS solutions, including component-level and higher-level redesign scenarios
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications