Engineering Technician - Ludlow, MA

About the role

Discover this great opportunity in our Ludlow, MA location. As the Engineering Technician in Ludlow, MA, you will perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed and select or adapt standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Antenna Range Testing.
• Perform recurring work independently; work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions.
• Construct components, subunits, or simple models or adapt standard equipment.
• Possibly troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
• Follow specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
• Conduct various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement; selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records test data.
• Extract and compile a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc.. Process data, identifying errors or inconsistencies; selects methods of data presentation.
• Develop information concerning previous operational failures and modifications.
• Use judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information.
• Receive initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance after hire.
• US Citizenship.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Higher Level Education such as a Bachelor's degree will be considered in lieu of experience.
• 2 years of experience.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and parts lists.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge in MS Excel software.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical circuits and connections.
• Understanding of mechanical assemblies and mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of chemical adhesives and paints and willing to learn it further.
• Familiarity of electrical diagrams and basic troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to be a hands-on learner with a consistent drive to improve and develop.
• Basic understanding of computer operations and software tools.
• Ability to be a team player with a positive attitude and adaptability.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work toward project goals, and calculate adjustments or alternatives as needed.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to comply with PPE, FOD, and ESD safety standards.
• Ability to complete tasks requiring fine motor skills and dexterity.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and parts lists.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge in MS Excel software.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical circuits and connections.
• Understanding of mechanical assemblies and mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of chemical adhesives and paints and willing to learn it further.
• Familiarity of electrical diagrams and basic troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to be a hands-on learner with a consistent drive to improve and develop.
• Basic understanding of computer operations and software tools.
• Ability to be a team player with a positive attitude and adaptability.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work toward project goals, and calculate adjustments or alternatives as needed.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to comply with PPE, FOD, and ESD safety standards.
• Ability to complete tasks requiring fine motor skills and dexterity.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance after hire.
• US Citizenship.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Higher Level Education such as a Bachelor's degree will be considered in lieu of experience.
• 2 years of experience.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and parts lists.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge in MS Excel software.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical circuits and connections.
• Understanding of mechanical assemblies and mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of chemical adhesives and paints and willing to learn it further.
• Familiarity of electrical diagrams and basic troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to be a hands-on learner with a consistent drive to improve and develop.
• Basic understanding of computer operations and software tools.
• Ability to be a team player with a positive attitude and adaptability.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work toward project goals, and calculate adjustments or alternatives as needed.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to comply with PPE, FOD, and ESD safety standards.
• Ability to complete tasks requiring fine motor skills and dexterity.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Benefits

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer.

Schedule

Flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract.

Pay

The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans.