Engineering Technician III

About the role

First Division Consulting (FirstDiv) provides program management, acquisition, logistics, field service representative, explosive ordnance disposal, and personnel support services to Department of Defense and Federal Government Agencies. We are a Small Business Administration certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a Small Disadvantaged Business. With an overall Glassdoor rating of 4.8, FirstDiv puts its people first and is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician III to provide technical support for the integration, repair, maintenance, and enhancement of United States Marine Corps (USMC) communication systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the integration, repair, maintenance, and enhancement of USMC communication systems and equipment.
• Support system configuration, troubleshooting, and day-to-day technical operations.
• Assist in the development of technical documentation and engineering content.

Requirements

• Proficient with MIL-STD cable fabrication with the capability to assemble/solder communications cabling, RF cabling, power, networking, and other multi‑conductor cabling.
• Capability to read and understand technical documentation, cable assembly drawings and schematics for complex or multi‑system architecture.
• Experience configuring, operating, and troubleshooting a variety of current fielded USMC communications systems.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems, circuits, and related codes.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills essential for diagnosing and fixing electrical issues.
• Working knowledge of tactical communications best practices for vehicle integration: grounding/bonding, cable management, component installation/removal, electrical safety, system troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with technical content required to produce the following technical documents and/or USMC publications: Modification Instructions (MIs), Technical Instructions (TIs), Technical Manuals (TMs), Component Parts List / SL‑3, Bill of Materials (BOM), Interface Control Document (ICD).
• Proficiency with hand tools and familiarity with electrical equipment and testing instruments: understanding of safe operation of shop hand tools and power tools, strong understanding of electrical safety practices and regulations.
• Experience with operation of RF test equipment for maintenance and troubleshooting: insulation tester resistance meter (Megger), multi‑meter.
• Effective communication with clients, supervisors, and other team members.
• Ability to lift, climb, and work in confined spaces; physical fitness and dexterity are important.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology, math, or science; or formal electronics training from a technical school, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications; or four‑year electronics apprentice program; or High School diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of practical experience with degree/formal training or five (5) years with HS/GED of practical experience to include design, preparation and modification of engineering documents and drawings.
• Clearance Required: Secret.

Skills

• Operational knowledge of USMC voice and data modes of communication to include UHF, VHF, HF, SATCOM, SINCGARS, ANW2.
• Operational knowledge of the USMC Light Armored Vehicles (LAV).
• Experience with configuring, operating, and troubleshooting USMC voice and data radios and vehicular radio configurations, specifically: RT‑2034C, AN/VRC‑138, RT‑2060.
• Experience with configuring, operating, and troubleshooting Harris RF‑7800i Inter Communications Set (ICS).
• Experience with configuration, operating, and troubleshooting the Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC‑P) / Mounted Family