Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt
Work Location: Patuxent River, MD
Pay Info: $38/hr - $42/hr plus $4.93/hr Health and Wellness (H&W) benefit
At the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in
Patuxent River, MD,
SA-TECH supports the Aircraft Instrumentation Division (AID) of the Prototyping, Experimentation, and Instrumentation (PIE) Department and we are currently looking to hire an
Instrumentation/Engineering Technician I - IV to perform fabrication, installation and operational support of instrumentation systems and wiring harnesses on various aircraft and test articles.
Specific duties in support of our VX-20 team include (but are not limited to):
- Preflight, post flight E2D and P-8 platforms, as well as flight test pods and ground support equipment (test carts, DRODI vans)
- Wire various instrumentation packages
- Wire various platform; AID processes and procedures.
- Aid the instrumentation operations engineers by maintaining, installing, calibrating, testing and troubleshooting E2D and P-8 instrumentation systems.
- Support on-aircraft ground testing.
- Perform instrumentation pre-flights, post-flights and test flight support (including loading and removing data cartridges and delivering them to data processing).
- Some testing may be done at other test facilities and carriers, so some travel is required.
- Perform work in the Instrumentation Lab (troubleshooting, installing and checking out instrumentation systems).
- Conform to AVMI FOD and tool control policies and all facets of security (physical, Automated Information System (AIS), document control, Communications Security (COMSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and security education requirements) as well as instrumentation quality assurance inspections.
Work Conditions:- Some of the tasks may require the use of hazardous chemicals and working in noisy environments.
- Conditions will vary but most work performed in enclosed buildings.
- Work will include sitting, standing, walking, lifting and reaching.
- Must be capable of lifting 50 unassisted and 50-100 lbs. assisted by others.
Requirements
Education/Experience/Skills- High School diploma required with two years of relevant experience preferred.
- Knowledge of instrumentation system and the willingness to work the various shifts and weekends.
- Must already have or must be able to obtain (and subsequently maintain) IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification within 60 days of start (government-taught classes may be used if available).
- Ability to learn about the E2D and P-8 instrumentation system and the support gear.
- Know how to route and terminate wires in aircraft.
- Exposure to FOD and tool control policies.
- Understands the dangers of hazardous chemicals and knows how to use PPE for protection.
- Current Driver's License required; must be able to be insured through company's vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
- U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Secret Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
- All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.
SA-TECH Provides:- Employee Recognition
- Above-Average Compensation
- Competitive Benefits
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Benefits Offered:- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- Education Assistance
- PTO and Holidays
- Vacation and Sick Leave
Important Information You Should Know:- By applying to this posting, you express interest in the position and may be considered for other opportunities within the company that match your skills.
- SA-TECH offers flexible work schedules depending on the program, alongside generous PTO benefits.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply within 5-15 days of posting for optimal consideration.
- We prioritize a supportive work environment, professional development, and a healthy work-life balance and our pay and benefits aim to enhance employee well-being. If this culture resonates with you, we invite you to apply. If you're uncertain about your fit for this position, please explore other roles on SA-TECH Careers .
All responses will be handled with strict confidentiality.** Please note that any provided salary information is a general guideline. SA-TECH considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education, training, and skills as well as market and business considerations when extending offers.
Salary Description
$38/hr - $42/hr plus $4.93/hr (H&W)
