Engineering Technician IV (CONTINGENT)

Duties and Responsibilities

This position supports USSOCOM programs including the Satellite Deployable Node (SDN) Family of Systems (FoS) and Naval Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) Expeditionary Deployable Node (EDN). Supported components include U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Naval Special Warfare Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, Joint Special Operations Command, and other Joint Warfighting Commands.

The candidate will provide tactical Satellite Communications (SATCOM) support services to Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, ensuring mission-critical support for the Special Operations Communications Systems (SOCS) Integrated Product Team (IPT). This role supports Deployable Tactical SATCOM Systems and C5ISR Systems (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) for USSOCOM and other Expeditionary Warfighting Commands.

Required Skills & Experience

• Education:

  • Associate’s degree in engineering technology, math, or science; OR
  • Formal electronics training from:
  • Technical School
  • Class A or B military school in electronics or communications
  • Four-year electronics apprentice program
  • High School diploma or GED

• Experience:

  • Six (6) years with degree/formal training OR ten (10) years with HS/GED of practical experience to include:
  • Design, development, and construction of major units, devices, or equipment
  • Carrying out tests or experiments; analyzing results; redesigning or modifying equipment to improve performance
  • Developing designs from general guidelines and specifications
  • Preparing layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, and procedures
  • Planning and conducting tests to evaluate equipment performance
  • Performing non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting projects
  • Reviewing, analyzing, and integrating the technical work of others
  • May train and assist lower-level technicians
  • Ensure completed work is reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements
• Security Clearance:
• Minimum Top Secret clearance, SCI eligible