Experienced Engineering Technician - Ludlow, MA

About the role

Discover this great opportunity in our Ludlow, MA location. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Environmental Stress Screen (ESS) Testing.
• Conduct Antenna Range Testing.
• Receive initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance after hire.
• US Citizenship.
• High School diploma or GED.
• 5 years of related/similar experience.
• Higher Level Education such as a Bachelor's degree will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Mechanical Aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and parts lists.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel software.
• Understanding of mechanical assemblies and mechanical aptitude.
• Foundation knowledge of electrical circuits and connections.
• Understanding of basic blueprints and DoD-style diagrams.
• Ability to follow directions and perform basic tasks with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with chemical adhesives and paints and willingness to learn it further.
• Familiarity with 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 read and interpret drawings and parts lists.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel software.
• Understanding of mechanical assemblies and mechanical aptitude.
• Foundation knowledge of electrical circuits and connections.
• Understanding of basic blueprints and DoD-style diagrams.
• Ability to follow directions and perform basic tasks with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with chemical adhesives and paints and willingness to learn it further.
• Familiarity with 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

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