Lab Test Technician (Philadelphia, PA)

Opportunity Summary

As a Lab Test Technician, you will support lab and shipboard activities for a ship sustainment program for our U.S. Navy customer. You will work alongside U.S. Navy government and civilian engineers at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. You will be responsible for maintenance, installation, and testing support activities for the land-based test site as well as occasional shipboard support for installation upgrades and ship force tech assist.

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance (Security clearance eligibility may be considered on a case-by-case basis.)

Functions and Responsibilities

• Support lab testing efforts by troubleshooting and repairing lab mechanical and electrical issues
• Support installation and testing of newly designed hardware in the lab
• Occasional travel to support shipboard installations and tech support during modernization and fleet emergent events
• Document and update hardware installation procedures and preventative maintenance guidelines
• Test and validate equipment in the lab to support shipboard equipment fulfillment requests
• Perform board-level maintenance and fault isolation for embedded control systems

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• 1 year direct experience or in a highly comparable field
• Associates degree in a related technical discipline or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, and years of directly related work experience in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated problem solving ability, equipment troubleshooting, and attention to detail
• Ability to follow equipment electrical schematics
• Ability to thoroughly document hardware installations
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills to diagnose equipment failure root causes
• Experience using standard electronics test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, etc.)

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience

• Experience with Naval or commercial shipboard machinery control systems
• Experience with modular backplane-based hardware architecture
• Familiarity with basic networking concepts

Physical Expectations

Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and prolonged standing and/or sitting. Ability to speak, read, hear, and write with or without assistance. Ability to use standard office equipment.

Employee Benefit Offerings

• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels
• Flexible schedules and casual dress code
• Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
• Free access to extensive online training library including certification preparation
• Bonus program, Employee Referral Program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more…

Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location.