Senior Engineering Technician

About the role

Join a team building the next generation of night-vision technology for military and first-responder applications. Solve significant technical challenges, advance scientific understanding, and help shape future product capability.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and experimental tests to support sensor development.
• Troubleshoot processes and equipment, identifying root causes of issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to ensure designs meet cost and manufacturability targets.
• Clock with manufacturing and operations to schedule use of production equipment.
• Create, document, and present test data for engineering analysis.
• Participate in peer reviews and contribute insights on manufacturing capability, potential failure modes, controls, and process qualification.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related hands-on experience.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to perform process-engineering tasks appropriate to experience level.
• Ability to comply with OSHA, EPA, fire regulations, and company policies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related hands-on experience.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to perform process-engineering tasks appropriate to experience level.
• Ability to comply with OSHA, EPA, fire regulations, and company policies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Computer literacy.

Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to perform process-engineering tasks appropriate to experience level.
• Ability to comply with OSHA, EPA, fire regulations, and company policies.
• Computer literacy.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future.
• Roanoke, Virginia offers a lower cost of living, family-friendly area, career and economic growth, and scenic beauty.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Generous Employee Referral Program.
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more.
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees.

Pay

The salary range listed for this position reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location.

Schedule

Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.