Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Technician - Secret Clearance Required

About the role

Utilize technical skills to meet contractual product lifecycle requirements for telecommunications, security, and other technology products. Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and testing of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) systems to ensure optimal operational readiness. Respond promptly to equipment malfunction support requests. Support field customers with the operational standards, field triage, and maintenance requirements for deployed equipment. Document trends and failures to provide feedback to manufacturers to improve performance of current and future product platforms. Utilize customer’s maintenance system to document repairs and services performed on equipment. Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service records. Provide technical support and basic user training to Department personnel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and testing of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) systems
• Respond promptly to equipment malfunction support requests
• Support field customers with operational standards, field triage, and maintenance requirements for deployed equipment
• Document trends and failures to provide feedback to manufacturers
• Utilize customer’s maintenance system to document repairs and services performed on equipment
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service records
• Provide technical support and basic user training to Department personnel

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in electronics preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of experience maintaining and repairing security screening or similar electronic equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for electronic/mechanical systems
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks associated with equipment maintenance
• U.S. citizenship required
• Valid driver’s license
• Domestic travel

Qualifications

• Electronic Equipment
• Equipment Testing
• Telecommunication Systems
• Trace Detection
• Troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting U.S. Government or federal contractor security screening operations
• Manufacturer certification on ETD systems
• Familiarity with TSA or DHS equipment certification standards
• Experience participating in equipment testing, evaluation, or R&D programs

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $138,000. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Travel Required: Less than 10%. Telecommuting Options: Onsite. Work Location: USA VA Springfield. Additional Work Locations: USA.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 401(k) plan with pre and post-tax contributions and company match
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Paid time off plans including vacation, sick, personal, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance